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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Cavity

I have a cavity in the roof of my mouth; food when I eat dose not get caught in it, but when I eat apple to sort of clean my teeth, some gets caught in it. I can get it out by clearing my throught, so it is not a big deal, but I wonder what I should do.
posted on Fri, 15 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query.Well cavities occur due to decmineralization of tooth beyond certain limit from where remineralization can not be possible .Mostly the foods we eat and lack of oral hygiene will lead to cavity formation.

There can be many treatment options for dentist depending upon the condition of the tooth.Dentist may order X-ray before deciding the treatment option .

If the cavity is shallow then he/she may fill it with composite or silver filling after removing the infected tissue.

If cavity is deep ,but do not reach the pulp dentist may fill cavity with composite and silver filling after removing infected tissue ,but in this case he/she may apply liner or base before filling to prevent post filling senstivity.

If infection has already reached the pulp then root canal should be performed by removing the pulp and fill it with gutta percha and then give cworn on it.

If there is pain in your tooth having cavity you should apply clove oil to it , try to eat from other side and maintain oral hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Cavity

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query.Well cavities occur due to decmineralization of tooth beyond certain limit from where remineralization can not be possible .Mostly the foods we eat and lack of oral hygiene will lead to cavity formation. There can be many treatment options for dentist depending upon the condition of the tooth.Dentist may order X-ray before deciding the treatment option . If the cavity is shallow then he/she may fill it with composite or silver filling after removing the infected tissue. If cavity is deep ,but do not reach the pulp dentist may fill cavity with composite and silver filling after removing infected tissue ,but in this case he/she may apply liner or base before filling to prevent post filling senstivity. If infection has already reached the pulp then root canal should be performed by removing the pulp and fill it with gutta percha and then give cworn on it. If there is pain in your tooth having cavity you should apply clove oil to it , try to eat from other side and maintain oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari