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I have a cavity
I have a cavity in my molar tooth and the tooth is now broken in half leaving the cavity exposed i want to know what can be done or if i can extract the molar
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Hello madam , incase you have small cavity it can be evaluated and filling can be done. Incase it is a big cavity and your in pain or discomfort you need get an xray done and proceed with root canal treatment followed by a cap to protect the teeth
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Every dentist tries to save a tooth if possible. Extraction is the last resort.
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please visit a dentist for an evaluation.
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extraction is not to be feared. there are many replacement options for you.
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U can and u have to if it is broken much.
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Get the Intraoral x-ray done and let the doc decide to save it or not
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Root canal treatment is done t save d tooth from extraction ...visit a dentist nearby an get d tooth evaluated if root canal is possible or not
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