Is tooth decay plucked or filled?

Dental caries refers to dental caries. Dental caries is extracted or filled. It cannot be generalized and needs to be decided according to the specific situation.

If caries is only in the enamel layer or shallow dentin, filling is usually a better choice. It can effectively remove the decayed tissue and restore the shape and function of the tooth. However, if caries has penetrated deep into the pulp, causing pulpitis or even periapical periodontitis, root canal treatment or even extraction may be needed. For important functional teeth, such as molars, doctors will try to keep them and maintain their functions through filling or other treatment methods instead of easily extracting them. However, if it is wisdom teeth and other teeth with special position and relatively unimportant function, it may be more inclined to be extracted when serious caries occurs.

Patients should seek medical advice in time, fully communicate with doctors, and jointly formulate suitable treatment plans to achieve good treatment results and oral health status.