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I am 58 female w/ one small cavity upper back tooth and one filling lower back tooth w/ small cavity bottom side of filling. .? is do i go composite or cerac? price diff of 800+ per tooth
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Hard to answer: Complex question. Pros and cons. Best bet discuss pros and cons with dentist. Consider a second opinion before costly treatment.
Answered 7/1/2015
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More info needed...: The answer to your question is not cut and dry, black or white. Determining the best restoration is sometimes a matter of preference... there may not be an absolute right or wrong answer. If you doubt the diagnosis, get a second opinion from another dentist (who can actually examine the teeth in question).
Answered 7/1/2015
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Size Matters: Depending on the size of the cavity and how far is extends across the different sides of the tooth, a Cerec restoration could be worth the investment. When a dentist recommends a composite resin filling, it is usually the best treatment for that tooth to restore it to optimal form and function. We budget is a concern, sometimes a dentist will offer choices. Ask your dentist about each tooth.
Answered 5/25/2017
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Have small cavities(hole) on 3 teeth of which two are type 6 on molars and one is pit nd fissure carries on molar.The hole is visible to naked eye but very smal. My dentist told that I don't need any filling now so, is this wise decision by dentist?
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Do I need a third opinion if one dentist tells me I have 2 tiny cavities that need to be filled and another dentist tells me that one of those 2 tiny cavities is just a stain on the tooth, while the other cavity might need work due to an old filling?
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I have a few cavities & Im scared one will get worse to the point of pulling instead of just filling. So, I brushed my teeth and flossed, then took some hardened tooth paste and put it on my cavity, covering it in place with dental wax. Is this ok?
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I had 2 cavity fillings, had a minor tooth decay. Now I'm seeing decay in another 2 teeth. Why is it happening so fast and at so small age.
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