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Holes in my teeth after braces, can they be filled or covered up?
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Yes, it can be fixed: If you think you have cavities, see your dentist quickly for restoration. A cavity has to be repaired before it gets bigger and the tooth has to be treated endodontically or extracted.
Answered 9/13/2017
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Holes: Cavities from compromised oral hygiene while braces were in place. Yes, yourDentist has many wonderful treatment modalities to remove the decay (infected tooth material) and restore the teeth. Don't delay. Untreated decay spreads fairly rapidly. Please call your Dentist today.
Answered 9/14/2017
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