My dentist tells me there is no hurry ...

[n00b]

I have a cavity on an upper molar, which is caused by an old filling that "leaks" slightly (the old filling is not completely watertight anymore).

But my dentist told me that there is no hurry because the decay is small. We can treat this decay at the next follow-up examination in six months.

I was a bit surprised: isn't it always better to treat a decay as soon as possible?

thank you

 

[Dr.Sus]

Yes it's better to treat it as soon as possible..

 

[Great Lakes Dental]

Hi n00b,

I agree, if you have decay, it would be better to have it treated right away. Do you know what type of 'old' fillings you have (amalgam or composite)?

Dr. Jennifer Thomm
Cosmetic Dentist
Great Lakes Dental
Sarnia, Ontario Canada

 

[Zuri Barniv]

There are instances where decay progresses very slowly in adult teeth, on the order of years in some cases. There are cases where you can take your time and it is one of those things you need to get done but not necessarily a big hurry either. This might be one of those times.
Dr. Barniv