Cavity in a brand-new adult molar
What usually happens when your child's brand-new adult molar has a cavity, and why an unfinished root changes the plan.
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- Next: Bitewing X-rays
- Next: Numbing (local anesthetic)
One question worth asking
Is this tooth's root finished, and does that change what is done today?
What usually happens ·
How deep is the cavity, and is the root finished?
Small cavityDeep, nerve still healthyNerve exposed, root not finished
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