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A 51-year-old female asked:
Large cavity in tooth. dentist says i need pulp cap and filling. decay comes close to the nerve but not yet on the it. what is purpose of pulp cap?
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Pulp cap: The purpose of a pulp cap is to make the tooth less likely to be sensitive to the new filling, and to make the nerve less likely to need Root Canal Therapy.
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NV
A 51-year-old female asked:
Dentist says I have large cavity. Need pulp cap and filling. Decay is close to nerve but not on it. I am nervous about this procedure. Any advice?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Don't be nervous: Once you have the local anesthetic, you won't feel a thing regardless of what procedure your dentist needs to do. If the decay is as deep as you say, prepare for root canal therapy.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Jun 26, 2016
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