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I have a cavity in one of my teeth from more than 7 years. I did not get it filled as I never felt any pain in it ever. I know it causes bad breath so I went to the dentist to get it filled but he said it can not be filled now. Its too late. Please suggest what should I do now?
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Hi if the cavity is deep (probably it would be since the duration is 7 years) then obviously it can not be filled up. Get root canal treatment done for it.
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I think he is right u can get it extracted n get implant
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Hi, cavity are not treated for a long will get deeper and more decayed. Sometimes involving the nerve of the tooth. You may go for root canal or extraction depending how seviour the decay is. Please send some x-rays or pictures to us so we can give you detailed treatment plan for the same.
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