Just a few weeks ago, I went to the dentist for my 6-month checkup, and they found a cavity in between two of my back teeth. They said I'd need to make an appointment to get it filled, and so I did--the appointment is for February. I didn't think anything was too bad, because the dentist didn't seem TOO alarmed by it, just said I needed to get it filled, and plus it wasn't even hurting me.
However, last night, a pretty big piece of that tooth broke off, and though I couldn't see the cavity before (it was in between my teeth), I DEFINITELY can now. It still doesn't hurt, though--so should I try to reschedule my appointment to a closer time, or can I wait until early February? Also, since it left a pretty big hole, can a filling still fix it, or will I need to go a more drastic route like a root canal? I don't think the nerve is exposed, however, because like I said, I'm experiencing no pain at all. I'm just a little worried about my suddenly crumbling tooth here, is all.:) Thanks!
2006-12-30 14:06:52 · 3 answers · asked by Casey 4 in Health ➔ Dental
You should call the dentist and see if they can get you in sooner since the tooth did break down further. If it isn't hurting that's great but it could start. It is best to be proactive. A cavity on an x-ray is only about 40 percent as large as it is clinically (actually in the tooth). Because of this it is easy to underestimate the size of a cavity on an exam.
The dentitst will need to get your tooth numb and then remove the cavity. Once she/he has done that they will better be able to determine if a root canal is necessary and whether the tooth has been broken down enough to be restored with a filling or a crown.
2006-12-30 15:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by r_smart2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the dentist and let them know the change in your situation. They might want to see you right away. You might need a whole root canal or you might just need to get a crown............
2006-12-30 14:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a similar way all different fish are killed... they're pulled out of the water and for this reason they can not breath. there isn't any difference between sushi fish and familiar fish, its basically fish.
2016-10-19 06:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋