Should I go to a dentist?

[steve]

I also have something similar on another tooth but much smaller.

 

[steve]

I'm really sure I need to go but my parents are Christian Scientists and they tell me if anything is wrong it will be ok because they are praying for me. If I do need to go I don't know what I will do. I don't really believe in their ideas. People need real medical attention, not just prayers. Any help would be great.

 

[LADentalclinic]

That appears to be a facial cavity. Depending on how deep the decay extends into the tooth, a white composite filling may be sufficient. If the decay is into the nerve you would need a root canal to save the tooth. Definitely see a dentist. The longer you wait the worse the cavity will get.

 

[steve]

Thanks. Now I will try to convince my folks of this. If I can't what recourse can I have? They really take their beliefs seriously.