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What are the treatment options of cavity?

I have a cavity in my molar tooth. What are the treatment options?

1 Answer

The treatment options for a cavity depend largely on two factors. 1. How deep or large is the cavity? 2. What knowledge, education and experience does your dentist have in cosmetic and alternative dental treatments? In this day and time, there is enough evidence that the old silver colored fillings are not a healthy alternative long term. If a cavity is caught early in a primary tooth there are alternative treatments that can avoid shots and drilling by doctors who have had training in Ozone dental therapies. The same may be possible in an adult tooth depending on its location. And the depth, size and position should determine the options available in materials, as some my be more durable and others more cosmetic. For more details you will need to call me at home, as I am currently retired and have sold my old practice, The Dental Cosmetic Center Bay Area, to a large dental chain.