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I'm having cavity problem with my wisdom tooth. Have visited the doctor, and they made temporary filling three months ago. Now again its paining. Pls let me know whether root canal treatment is advisable for the same.
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Hi..for a deep cavity, root canal is the only solution to save the tooth. Temprory filling is just temprory solution. Visit your nearest dentist for the same. Regards
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