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From: troll on 30 May 2008 12:48
In article <91prf1hcrrcv5bd3u4l1hih865bvo92uj0(a)4ax.com>,
maradcliff(a)UNLISTED.com wrote:

> Can a tooth be filled if the cavity is into the root?
>
> I was on vacation when one of my teeth really started bothering me. I
> went to a dentist and he said the cavity is deep and into the root of
> the tooth. He put in a temporary filling and said that as soon as I
> get home to have my dentist replace the temporary with a permanent
> filling. I just saw my dentist and he said that because the cavity is
> into the root, I will need a root canal and cap. However, I live in a
> rural area and there only this one dentist. I really dont like the
> guy because he seems to always want to do root canals on practically
> every tooth so he can make a ton of money. The tooth felt fine with
> the temporary filling, but that filling has since fallen out piece by
> piece, and is sore again. I guess I will have to drive 50 miles to
> the big city and get another opinion, but I thought I'd ask on here.
>
> This does not have to do with phobia, but there are no other dental
> newsgroups.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark

I once had a tooth that was very decayed close to the nerve and they
filled it adding a little substance(I forget it's name) near the root
to "insulate" it.
a root canal is a good thing to avoid if possible.
Prevention is the key word.
Good luck,
Looks like in this instance you waited too long.
Save as many teeth as possible.
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