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Please help! i have a hole in my tooth to my root, what can i do for a shot period of time until i can go to the dentist?
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Not much: There is really very little you can do at home to stop the decay process. Keep the area clean to avoid food impaction, and get to the dentist as soon as you can.
Answered 12/17/2013
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