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Decayed tooth
I am having a decayed tooth for which I have filled cement in it. But now after 12 years the cement has gone and food is getting stuck in it. Can I refill it with cement
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Yes u can fill with good compatible cement .just for confirmation take an x-ray to check whether there is underlying new cavity formation below the previous filling.
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visit a nearby dentist and can do the required filling.
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Hello, visit a dentist and get the checkup done. get an X-ray done. if there is any cavity get the filling done. if there is an infection get it treated followed by a crown.
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You can get the refilling done but before that its advisable to get an X ray done to rule out deep decay for which the line of treatment would be different.
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Visit the dentist asap
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Keep that area clean and gargle nicely so that food lodgement is not happening.
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Kindly do the refiling as early as possible, if it goes deep enough with food lodgement then you might go for rct and crown
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Before filling it get an x ray done on dental clinic for precaution. Just visit a dentist soon as possible.
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Dr. Purva Jingar
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Maintain oral hygiene
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If the tooth is asymptomatic, you can go ahead with the restoration of the tooth with cement or composite..Better to take an X-ray just to be sure that the tooth has no other problem
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Your doctor requires an iopa/x-ray to know the depth of the cavity and to diagnose any indication of periapical pathology if there is no pain ,cavity depth is not so deep means you can go for refilling or crown
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Refillng /crown
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Go and consult near dentist first he/she will suggest you best
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
If the tooth is not infected and is vital,you can definitely get it restored again.Visit a dentist.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
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19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please get a x ray done to evaluate the depth of cavity & accordingly whether a normal filling or root canal is to be decided.
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Dr. Shilpa
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Surely you can go for filling provided the cavity is not very deep that can be understood by x ray
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