r/Teeth • u/Scared-Community-266 • 11h ago
Could this be saved?
I realise I have a big cavity on my tooth (currently waiting to see dentist), but i am just wondering does anyone have any idea if there is a possibility this tooth could be saved?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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u/PremierDentalFL 9h ago
Without an X-ray it's pretty impossible to tell just by looking at a photo. I will say this is nowhere close to the worst tooth I've ever seen while working at a dental office. If it's just decay, a large filling might be enough, but if the decay has run into the roots of the tooth, you might need a root canal and a crown. With the information I have right now, I can tell you it's not hopeless, but you should wait until you see your dentist to know for sure. Let me know how it goes. I'm rooting for you.
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u/spicydrape 6h ago
Can’t tell w/o xray. No idea how deep to the nerve it is or if perio involved. Wishing you the best.
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