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Replacing old dental filling
I noticed tooth decay( no pain) around my 10 year old tooth filling ( molar tooth).
When is the right time to get tooth filling replaced?
Does regular filling replacement lead to tooth detoriation?
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No replacement won’t trouble the tooth yes you can change the filling
Composite will cost you 800 and we will also take x ray to see the tooth
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You might get pain anytime.
Prevention is always better.. dont wait for it to happen.
If you are aware.go ahead for the restoration
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Not necessarily.
If there is secondary caries then it's better to get new restoration
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