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Can you tell me if it's common to need a filling but not have a cavity?
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Sealents: If your teeth present deep fissures with a potential for a cavity, your dentist may recommend doing sealents or preventive resin restorations, to protect your teeth from future cavities.These are protective coatings of your teeth & not called the 'Fillings'.
Answered 6/8/2015
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No need: If there is no cavity(tooth decay) there is no need for filling. Even early decay doesn't always mean you need a filling. In fact, the decay often can be reversed. Ask your dentist for more information.
Answered 11/6/2014
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