“Can I get a filling without a root canal?”
I am a 21 year old male. I want to know if I can get a filling without a root canal?
12 Answers
Great question. As long as the cavity is not too deep absolutely. Sometimes we can tell by an xray but sometimes we won't know until we remove the decay. Good luck.
If the decay is extensive to the nerve, a filling cannot be placed, a root canal treatment has to be done.
Generally yes, unless the center of the tooth has already been damaged by the decay.
The only time you need to get a root canal is if the cavity has got to the nerve of the tooth or there is an inflammation or infection with the nerve. As long as the cavity has not reached the nerve, a filling is adequate.
Depends on the situation and what's in the picture the dentist made. If it is nearby the nerve and you have risks in the future, better to have the root canal treatment made.
Yes, you don't need a root canal therapy if there is no damage to the nerve.
Yes. It all depends on how large is the cavity. One can need a root canal after just a minor filling, but it is a personal response to the filling.
Absolutey!! More than 90% of fillings are done with no root canal required
Yes, you can get a filling without a root canal if the nerve part of the tooth is not injured or there is no infection.
Of course! Root canal treatment is only completed on teeth that have caries-cavities- that have extended into the pulp chamber, or usually a fractured tooth, or even when an abscess happens from trauma. Most restorations are completed without performing root can treatment. Have your dentist show you photos of root canal treatment or even look Google or the American Dental Association's website.
It depends on how deep the filling is. If the cavity is to the nerve, a root canal is typical treatment to save the tooth.
Hello,
Yes it is possible to get a filling without a root canal. Most people fall into this category. However, it is possible to get a root canal without a filling as well (this is very rare).
Usually fillings result from a small cavity. As time passes a cavity gets bigger and bigger. In order to get rid of the cavity, the bacteria and decayed tooth structure need to be removed. Once the decay and bacteria are removed the filling goes into the area to give the tooth its natural shape back. If the cavity has been there too long the bacteria will go deeper into the tooth until they reach the center of the tooth (pulp chamber) where nerve and blood vessels are. At this point a root canal is needed to get the bacteria out of the nerve of the tooth. Prior to this a filling or crown would be attempted. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Yes it is possible to get a filling without a root canal. Most people fall into this category. However, it is possible to get a root canal without a filling as well (this is very rare).
Usually fillings result from a small cavity. As time passes a cavity gets bigger and bigger. In order to get rid of the cavity, the bacteria and decayed tooth structure need to be removed. Once the decay and bacteria are removed the filling goes into the area to give the tooth its natural shape back. If the cavity has been there too long the bacteria will go deeper into the tooth until they reach the center of the tooth (pulp chamber) where nerve and blood vessels are. At this point a root canal is needed to get the bacteria out of the nerve of the tooth. Prior to this a filling or crown would be attempted. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
