Question 1

i have 6 cavities and a tooth that is broken in half.  what are the dangers of not pulling the broken tooth and not filling the cavities?

Accepted Answer

Decayed teeth: If you don't get the cavities taken care of, soon the nerve of those teeth will be involved causing pain and infection and then you will need more complicated treatment. Same with broken tooth. If not taken care of, it will rot further and can cause abscess and infection. The infection can also spread in your body and heart. So the best is to see a dentist. Your health starts in your mouth.

Question 2

hello, im in a bit of pain from a broken tooth/cavity and i have no dental ins at the momnt..can i use omnicef (cefdinir)?

Accepted Answer

You need a dentist: Antibiotics can't cure dental icaries (cavities). You must see a dentist and have it fixed before it turns into a serious mouth infection.

Question 3

which type of food is harmful for teeth and can create cavities in teeth?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Excess sugar left on teeth allows bacteria to settle in and create cavities.  That's why we need to brush. Usually sticky, very chewing foods can get stuck on our teeth.

Question 4

i have small cavities (hole) on 3 teeth 1 pit nd fissure carries on molar another 2 teeth are type 6 carries on molars. my dentist said i don't need filling right now although the very small hole is visible to naked eye. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Either believe your dentist or see another one. Remember to brush 2 x a day at least. But only the teeth you want to keep.

Question 5

have small cavities(hole) on 3 teeth of which two are type 6 on molars and one is pit nd fissure carries on molar.the hole is visible to naked eye but very smal. my dentist told that i don't need any filling now so, is this wise decision by dentist?

Accepted Answer

: It is not possible to second guess your dentist since they actually examined you. If they don't feel there is decay then no filling is needed. At your semi-annual checkup have those lesions re-evaluated.

Question 6

cavity tooth help please im young, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Cavity: See a dentist. If you are a minor, have your parent or guardian take you to a dentist for dental treatment. It only gets worse the longer you wait. Dental treatment nowadays is easy and painless.

Question 7

my tooth is small and black. is it a cavity? what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: It is time to see your dentist.

Question 8

tooth sensitive after having a cavity filled. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Drilling and filling a tooth is actually a minor surgical procedure on the tooth. The nerve of the tooth becomes temporarily inflamed and may cause resulting sensitivity. If the filling is slightly 'high', the living tissue that surrounds the root of the tooth may become inflamed as well. This would require your dentist to adjust the bite.

Question 9

how can i avoid tooth cavities?

Accepted Answer

Dental hygeine: Brush your teeth and floss. Regular dental checkups and cleanings.

Question 10

why is it that tooth cavities don't heal?

Accepted Answer

Invasion: Once the structure of the tooth is invaded and damaged by the bacteria/acid desolving process, it can not reform on its on. That's why we stress prevention to stop the destruction begins on the tooth.

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I have 6 cavities and a tooth that is broken in half. what are the dangers of not pulling the broken tooth and not filling the cavities?

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Hello, im in a bit of pain from a broken tooth/cavity and i have no dental ins at the momnt..can i use omnicef (cefdinir)?

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Which type of food is harmful for teeth and can create cavities in teeth?

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I have small cavities (hole) on 3 teeth 1 pit nd fissure carries on molar another 2 teeth are type 6 carries on molars. my dentist said i don't need filling right now although the very small hole is visible to naked eye. what should i do?

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Have small cavities(hole) on 3 teeth of which two are type 6 on molars and one is pit nd fissure carries on molar.the hole is visible to naked eye but very smal. my dentist told that i don't need any filling now so, is this wise decision by dentist?

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Cavity tooth help please im young, what to do?

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My tooth is small and black. is it a cavity? what do i do?

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