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One of my molars hurt everytime i eat. what could be wrong with it?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possible cavity: But that's only a guess. You want a definitive answer... And you'll get that after a local dentist examines the tooth together with a radiograph.

Answered 8/18/2013

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