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Advice? would my cavity need a root canal if i wait 3 weeks for an appointment?
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Talk to your dentist: It all depends how close the cavity is to the pulp (nerve) of the tooth. This is a question you should ask your dentist who diagnosed the need for the restoration.
Answered 2/22/2014
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