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Suggest Treatment For Dental Cavities
I haven t been to the dentist in a year and I know that I have cavities between several teeth because I can see them. 2 teeth are very slightly sensitive, but not to hot or cold. I have a dentist appointment in 5 weeks (due to insurance reasons) and I plan to get them filled then. I do brush and floss my teeth, but I also consume soft drinks regularly. I have stopped that habit recently though. What are the odds of me needing a root canal? Will my cavities be deep?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.
The chances of the spread of decay from dentin to pulp cannot be predicted. It can take months to years...
If the decay is too deep or approximating pulp then it can involve pulp in 5weeks.
If you think of insurance and delay the treatment, you might end up to go for root canal treatment rather than normal fillings.
So i advise you to go to some educational dental institutes and get it reatored. You need to take radiographs like IOPAR to see the exteny of decay.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The chances of the spread of decay from dentin to pulp cannot be predicted. It can take months to years...
If the decay is too deep or approximating pulp then it can involve pulp in 5weeks.
If you think of insurance and delay the treatment, you might end up to go for root canal treatment rather than normal fillings.
So i advise you to go to some educational dental institutes and get it reatored. You need to take radiographs like IOPAR to see the exteny of decay.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello
Whether you need a simple filling or root canal that depends on the condition of the teeth.
Do you have any dull throbbing pain or any swelling related to that tooth.
It can be diagnosed correctly with an xray.
If the cavity is not deep it can be treated with simple filling otherwise you have to go for RCT.
Hope this ans helps
Regards
Dr. Shesh
Whether you need a simple filling or root canal that depends on the condition of the teeth.
Do you have any dull throbbing pain or any swelling related to that tooth.
It can be diagnosed correctly with an xray.
If the cavity is not deep it can be treated with simple filling otherwise you have to go for RCT.
Hope this ans helps
Regards
Dr. Shesh
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