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Cavity problem in teeth
Hello doctor I have cavity problem from childhood .My third molar teeth half broken from root due cavity and more molar teeth has cavity .what should I do .plz suggest .is it serious
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Hello , ya it's serious bcoz on the age of 30 if u loose ur teeth . But it's good that the broken tooth is 3rd molar .
Next Steps
extraction of 3rd molar , RCT/ restoration of the rest cavity .
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Do warm saline rinses twice daily . make it as a habits
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Minimal cavities can be filled or Root canal treatment can be done
Root stumps has to be removed
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Dr. Anu Gupta
Dental Surgeon
26 yrs exp
Mumbai
U should visit dentist ..... get your teeth filled or the cavities will rotten your teeth further and last molar should b removed
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Dr. Umang Shah
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Pune
please visit dentist soon as it might lead to infection
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Dr. Parag M. Khatri
Dentist
30 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please get the full mouth X-ray done, since you are mentioning lot of teeth have cavities and some are broken. This will make diagnosis easier and accordingly treatment will be given.
Next Steps
Visit a specialist and do the proper treatment to prevent further loss of teeth
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Increase you main stainer of oral hygiene
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