Just come back from the dentist. Have been told that there is slight decay inside my tooth. he picked up something 2 years ago, and the xrays show a tiny darkened area suggesting slight decay between 2 of my teeth.
I am in no pain and haven't noticed anything.
He says I need to have a filling. However it concerns me because he will need to drill a hole between my teeth to get to it. I feel that this will cause futher future problems to occur than if I just leave it as it is. What do you guys think?
I also know he is a private dentist, and will charge me almost £70 for it..
2007-02-14 02:32:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
They are very necessary. Take it from someone in the health field where I have seen people with no teeth as a result of not listening to their dentist.
I know it's a pain but remember you want them in your mouth and working until the day you die. Better to have them perfected now then pulled ten years from now!
GL!
'-)
2007-02-14 02:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is decay, it is best to restore the tooth with a filling. Once decay is present, chances are that the decay will get larger in surface area, and deeper (closer to the nerve). While it cant be certain that it wont get worse, you can be certain it wont get better. It is frustrating that, often time, it is necessary to drill through a healthy tooth to gain access to the area that is decayed, but in the long run, its better to restore the tooth now, while it is small than to wait for a bigger and possibly painful problem in the future.
2007-02-14 14:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cavities must be filled to avoid future deterioration of the tooth. They cannot just drill out the cavity and leave a hole. Food and particles will eventually decay inside and cause further problems since the hole will lack enamel.
If you are unsure of his credentials or integrity, then seek a second opinion. You are not obligated to only him.
2007-02-14 10:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might consider getting a second opinion from another dentist. That may help shed some light on the situation. In most cases, a decay can turn into a cavity and spread so at least get a second opinion.
2007-02-14 10:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by DaveJoseph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u have the money do it, because it will make u look better and feel better. If it gets bigger, u would want to keep ur mouth closed and people would think u r weird, just do it is what i would say
2007-02-14 10:35:47 · answer #5 · answered by billy h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's necessary because your tooth has lost it's enamel and will attract acids that will eventually damage the tooth beyond repair, not to mention the cavity attracting and trapping food which is also damaging to the tooth
2007-02-14 10:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by an_articulate_soul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it long enough and both of those teeth will rot out and then you won't need to have them drilled and filled.
2007-02-14 10:36:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not fixed, it will keep growing in size. And will eventually cause pain, and if not taken care of, you could lose the tooth.
2007-02-14 10:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by aj1964 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it may be fine now but if you don't do anything it will get worse. then you could be looking at more expensive and painful dental work several years down the road.
i would probably get a filling.
2007-02-14 10:37:43 · answer #9 · answered by russki_koshechka 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the sooner you get it done the better off you will be.
you only get one set of adult teeth, take good care of them
2007-02-14 10:38:24 · answer #10 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋