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Tooth cavity cause cancer
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My friend have tooth cavity, it is there from 3 years till now. we just ignored it. now I read on Internet tooth cavity can cause cancer. what are the chances.? She neither smoke nor alcoholic.
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Hi..Tooth cavity causing cancer is rare. Most of the patients are educated and treatment is done at earlier stage. So no need to worry. Get filling or root canal if required without delay.
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visit a dentist and get it checked.if there is cavity get it filled.if there is infection to the root get it treated.Tooth cavity wont cause cancer. Dont delay your treatment.
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Need not worry. Carious tooth directly may not become causative factor for cancer but any chronic irritation for example a broken down caries affected tooth having sharp edges irritating neighbouring soft tissue may cause cancer
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Not for the prevention from cancer but because the tooth is very important, she should consult dentist ASAP
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stitch in time saves nine
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
A stitch in time saves nine implies here as well.She definitely needs to get this cavity restored ASAP before pain begins.Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,dental arts,jayanagar.
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