Ireland
A 23-year-old female asked:
what are superficial cavities? do they have to be filled or not? is it true thy should b left alone if u get it filled dentist will have to drill more
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Yes and no: A really superficial lesion can remineralise with the proper treatment. Once a lesion gets deeper, it needs to be restored.
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Dr. Louis Boryc answered
Specializes in Dentistry
See your dentist: Superficial caries maybe arrested on smooth surfaces of teeth with fluoride treatments. Any area which is pitted will get worse and require larger restorations or loss of the tooth.
2375 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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