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A member asked:
Please tell me if i need to go to a dentist for cavities and root canals?
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Really?: Only if you want to keep them and avoid an infection that can spread to your body.
Answered 5/16/2015
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Yes: If you want to have your cavities taken care of and root canal treatment performed, a trained dentist with a degree from a dental school or university would be the person best qualified to provide treatment.
Answered 1/8/2015
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DIY Dental Care ?: It's not realistically possible. Please call a local dentist and have yourself treated.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Definitely, yes: If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss, gum disease and general health complications. Call a dentist ASAP.
Answered 1/9/2015
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YES: If you care about your body, your health and your life, you need to have your medical and dental needs periodically evaluated and receive the appropriate treatment.
Answered 3/4/2015
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