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Is "cavity" one of those things that develop gradually and it's impossible to draw the line when exactly you have one and when not? Is it possible that some of
by baobabKoodaa 4y ago
Is "cavity" one of those things that develop gradually and it's impossible to draw the line when exactly you have one and when not? Is it possible that some of these dentists just have differing opinions on where the line should be drawn?
- loandbehold 4y agoAbsolutely. Everyone has "microcavities". Those may be revered by remineralization. Those gradually grow into full blow cavities over time if not remineralized.
- m000 4y agoYes, this is exactly the case. The reason for this is that fillings can't be made super-small, and you always need to grind some healthy tooth tissue for the filling to bind. So, a dentist needs to decide if the decay has gone far enough to make it worth the loss of healthy tooth issue for the filling. Also, dentist treatment recommendations always include a part of expectations management. E.g. if your dentist believes that you wouldn't want to pay extra for a crown, it is more likely they will outright recommend an oversized filling instead. So, it is important to be explicit to your doctor that you want to be listed all the range of treatment options, so you can discuss their tradeoffs and choose what feels right for you.
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