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How to save my decayed teeth?

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How to save my decayed teeth?

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Published At December 30, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am dealing with a big problem. Over the years my teeth have been slowly decaying. I was not big on brushing and now my molars are completely messed up. One of them is basically gone with a very dark color hole in it. The other molar is slowly getting to that point and it is about halfway cracked. So, what should I do exactly?

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The one grossly decayed toothcan be saved if you ask your dentist to do root canal treatment on it. Root canal treatment followed by a metal post in it and ceramic crown over it will help in saving the tooth. If you cannot afford the treatment, then the only solution for it is extraction. The last molar tooth can be filled easily using composite material.

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

Dr. Naveen Thomas
Dr. Naveen Thomas

Dentistry

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