Tooth decay? Help!! Any dentist in here can answer if possible?!


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Tooth decay? Help!! Any dentist in here can answer if possible?

Ok I think I might have a tooth decay on my bottom lower teeth cuz I do see a little white chalky stuff on both of them on the edges below and my dentist who cleans my teeth 6 months ago said I needed to floss but I did some research just now realizing that those white chalky stuff is a sign and she never told me that! Infact I did had a tooth decaying before that in my jaw and she said come back in about 1/2 yr we'll put a filling .. ok isnt that wrong shouldnt she do it asap is she a bad dentist? Anyways what I'm REALLY scared is getting a filling on my front lower teeth cuz it will look ugly will they do that?! Thanks for your replies.

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2 weeks ago
Ok yeah during in class it hurt today for no reason and yesterday it hurt while eating (forgot what I ate) but about 8 months ago it happen and it came back so I'm not sure whats going on.. on my lower teeth.


Answers:

Just a caution to the above poster... Sometimes tooth decay does start out as damaged enamel surfaces that look dull, white, rough and chalky. It is advanced, obvious decay that can look like a black or brown hole in a tooth.

Anyway, to the asker: Since you had a cleaning 6 months ago, you are just about due for another one. Go to your dentist (or a different dentist if you want a second opinion) for a cleaning and checkup. If that stuff is tartar, it should come off pretty easily. If it's chalky damaged enamel (pieces chipping off, exposing yellowed dentin underneath), then yes you might need fillings.

Good luck.




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