Are three fillings really needed?

[sharpe]

hello there, i would like some advice as to whether the pictures i have uploaded of the teeth shown, require fillings for all of these. there is one with a medium-large sized cavity, another with a large dark shadowing on the back of the front incisor (this has been present for the best part 8 years, although now im told it needs to be filled despite appearing the same as it always was), another with a smaller cavity and two x-rays. i am told there is a slight darkening on one of the other teeth in one of the x-rays in comparison to the healthy teeth it is surrounded by and this indicates a possible need for a filling. that specific darkening is in reference to the smaller cavity.

any information on this would be appreciated as my dentist of over 10 years has moved away to Australia and i'd like to be in the know as best as possible before committing my oral health to another.

thank you for your time

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[doc toothache]

More a case of separation anxiety than a case of whether the "fillings" need to be done.

 

[DrJeff]

Does there appear to be decay there on both the clinical photos and radiographs? Yes

Is SDN a place to seek actual, personal treatment advice? No

 

[Daurang]

If this is a board question based solely on photo and xray, I'd say 'YES'. But 'YES' those lesions may stay same size another 8 years or it may worsen into a root canal next year.

 

[tinman831]

SDN is not the place to solicit medical advice. Please consult with your dentist regarding any treatment you may need.