Does this spot require dental work? (Photo)

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I was wondering if this was a cavity or exposed dentin, been there for three 3 years.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

You can see that the cavity has progressed, it usually starts with white patches, then turns into a yellow patch, and finally becomes black in color. So, you can consider this as the second (moderate) stage of the cavity because I can see a white patch around it, and the middle portion is yellow.
It is advisable to visit a dentist and get it treated because, otherwise, if it goes deeper and affects the pulp, then a root canal will be the only option.
If you go for a cavity filling at this stage, its life is very long. But once a root canal is required, the life of the tooth is around 10 years.

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