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I have a small cavity that hurts and is visible, i have an appointment made 6 days from now, is that too long to wait?
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Not necessarily: The cavity really won't get bigger in six days. How much are you suffering? Do pain meds help? If the pain is that bad and meds don't help, then you might need root canal therapy, and your appointment can be made sooner as an emergency.
Answered 11/2/2013
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