If you have a pretty bad cavity is it bad to wait a week to get it fixed?
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It's not going to get any worse in the next week.  If it were that bad then either your dentist would have gotten you an appointment sooner or he/she would have referred you to a specialist.
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You can come close to death or die, if not treated immediately.\n\nNeck Swelling is a very serious development, depending on severity.  You should call your dentist immediately.  The time you have to get this treated gets exponetially smaller the longer you wait.  What I mean by that is if you wait to long you may not be standing and can pass out from systemic infection. \n\nCall your Oral surgeon ASAP.\nConsider going to the emergency room.
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your making me think twice about getting mine pulled. i am glad i waited until after the holidays. it sounds like you could have an infection see your dentist,  but take some pain killers to hold you over until the holidays are done.
254553
If you have no insurance, it will cost you some money, but I don't think it would be something to go broke for. However, if they are not hurting you yet, then it may not me time yet to go to the dentist. When they do hurt, or if they are causing you pain right now, I would recomend you go se a Maxillofacial surgeon and not a dentist. Many people have bad experiences getting their wisdom teeth removed by dentists, I had mine removed recently by a maxillofacial and it was fast and the worst part of the healing process only lasted about a day. This worst part is a bunch of bleeding, it can be very anoying because you can't spit normaly, and if you do, it only makes it worse. Having no insurance shouldn't stop you from going to a profesional because if you let those teeth grow, they will hurt and even cause problems to your jaw and facial features. Google some more about this, but I recomend, that if it hurts or when it hurts, go to a maxillofacial
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Ask the dentist. If they give you anesthesia then maybe.
39479
You should get in to see your dentist as soon as possible. A cracked tooth is probably not life threatening, but you become extremely painful if the nerve or dentin is exposed. This could also open you up to infection which could lead to losing the tooth or an abcess. Good LUCK!
734838
Not after a month has passed.  Go back to the dentist before it leads to further problems.
398674
Yes.  It's not as common here in the United States as in other, 3rd world nations. If a tooth becomes infected and left untreated or not treated early enough, the infection can spread to the blood stream-which commonly becomes fatal. It's highly important to practive good hygiene as well as visit your dentist regularly.  Even those who practice good oral hygeine, can still get a cavity.  Some cavities stay small and unnoticed for a while.  Which is why going to the dentist, and getting the exam and x-ray can allow for early detection and prevention.
817818
Its probably a canker sore.  You pretty much just have to wait those things out.  Keep acidic foods away from it in the meantime.  I get one everytime I go to the dentist and the last time it took a week for it to go away.
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It depends on the type of filling you recieved.  If you recieved an amalgam (silver) filling, it takes about 24 hours to completely harden.  If you recieved a composite (tooth colored) filling, the light they shot in your mouth hardened the tooth so you could technically eat right away.  My only warning with composite is that you might want to wait for the anesthesia to wear off so you don't bite your tongue or cheek off.  If you can't feel what is going on inside of your mouth then you won't know if you have bitten yourself and caused serious damage.
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I've had mine done and it doesn't really hurt that bad.Some places will numb you before they Peirce it.Just remember to practice good hygiene and NO SEX for at least 2 weeks to allow for healing.If you want to numb it yourself......use orajel or some other teething remedy.
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Yes, unfortunately you can have a cavity in a tooth even if it looks fine to you. You can get cavities that form in between your teeth (especially if you don't floss enough) and you wouldn't be able to see that looking in a mirror because you're looking at the top of your tooth. Unfortunately, a tiny cavity on the surface of a tooth can make a big cavity inside the tooth and you don't know anything about it until it starts to hurt.\n\nIf you have a toothache, you must go to your dentist - it won't just go away, it will get worse if you don't get it fixed. Yes, you'll most likely need a filling if you hae a cavity, but don't worry, it doesn't hurt because they make you numb first.
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Cavaties are caused by bacteria found in your mouth and in the foods you eat.  They bind onto your enamel and begin to erode it.  If you leave them untreated, then they will eat through the enamel and into the dentin, and eventually get to the pulp (nerves and blood vessels) in the tooth.  If you do not treat them, you will have a lot of pain and need a root canal.  You may even lose the tooth.  \n\nSo, it is better to pay the $150 per filling now to fix the cavaties, then to pay $1500 later for a root canal or $2000-5000 for an implant/bridge/other restoration.
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Call your dental Insurance company and tell them that the wait is jeopardizing your health and can they send the claim through as soon as possible.  Be sure and talk to a supervisor at the Insurance company, and write down the name of the person you spoke with,the day and time, and keep for your and your dentist's records.
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Yes her tooth will some through again when it is time, but just to make sure you should go to the dentist if the tooth is not due for quite some time and they may put a spacer in that spot  to make sure there will be enough room for the new one. chances are though they will just leave well enough alone.\n\nWhat he's trying to say is a spacer.
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If you haven't had a professional cleaning in 9 years, you got off easy. A debridement will get rid of all that buildup of plaque on your teeth - places where the brush doesn't reach. Most people can't see stuff on x-rays without being trained. If your dentist has an intra-oral cameral, you can probably see it.\n\nIf you have a vertical fracture, your teeth will eventually need to be treated. If you don't get it done, they will either be lost or need a root canal. It's up to you if you want them to match or not.\n\nIf you still don't trust your dentist, get a second or third opinion. The fact is, many dentists view the same teeth differently: one may be more conservative and believe in a "wait and see" type thing, while another leans towards "fix it before it breaks or hurts". Does not mean either is wrong or trying to cheat you, just a different philosophy.
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you certainly have a cavity. visit a dentist as soon as possible