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I'd like to ask about tooth damage ,one of my teeth decayed from the inside of the tooth and broke on the side .is their any recovery for such .
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Tooth decay: Teeth decay from the outside-in, although the access point may be minuscule. Once the decay (infection) reaches the dentin underneath the enamel it spreads rapidly. See your Dentist to determine if the tooth is salvageable or requires removal and replacement.
Answered 5/2/2020
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