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I have a small tooth cavity. Can it be cured by filling?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At February 26, 2016
Reviewed AtAugust 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I got my dental checkup done recently. A small cavity was observed on the side of my tooth between two teeth. I am attaching a photo of the x-ray. Please check the second upper tooth from the left in the x-ray. Also, let me know if this can be cured by filling?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I checked the x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, this can be cured by restoration.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Is it similar to a dental filling? How long does it last?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Filling and restoration have the same meaning, and just terms are different. There are different types of filling material that can be used. There are different types of permanent filling material such as silver amalgam, composite, etc. Amalgam is silverish black, and composite is tooth-colored. You cannot make out the filling as it merges with the tooth. It is difficult to say how long the filling will last. It depends upon the usage. Sometimes, while removing caries, the hole in the tooth looks too big, so we do temporary filling and call the patient after two weeks for a permanent filling. But, the filling does not come out too soon.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia
Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Dentistry

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