Hi folks I’m an old man but never had tooth filling before.

I do floss before brushing my teeth twice a day and use tooth picks afterwards to remove remains but I’ve noticed at the back tooth there’s black rot between the teeth.
I’ve actually informed this to my dentist around 2yrs ago and at that time they X-rayed and not necessary to fill just yet.

 

I’ve seen some utube vids and process of filling involves drilling off chunks of teeth before plastering the hole

and some says they regret doing so as it <deleted> up their teeth…

 

I can clearly see the back teeth is rotting away but I’m quite hesitant to drill away and possibly damaging my teeth next to it.

should I just let it go as the flow of nature and extract it when the pain comes? What’s ur experience and thought on this my peeps?

...and you feel the need to ask this question on an anonymous internet forum........................now you will have all dental experts coming out and giving you conflicting advice.

 

It is up to you; if YOU want the work done go and have done  -  if not, get on with your life until you suffer pain from the teeth.

 

 

The smart thing to do is go and speak to a dentist..............

As said visit dentist and have x-ray exam done - that is the only way to know if/when/what.  As for fillings most of us started having them in our teens and have not suffered short or long term issues from such procedure.  Much better to fix a leak than wait for a dam burst (which means much more severe procedures to keep tooth).

OP's username fits ... nuff said

what are you going to chew your food with when you extract it?

Get a second opinion, I'm surprised they haven't filled it to stop it getting worse. White fillings look ok, could be uncomfortable, ask for anesthetic, they don't always use it

Don’t watch YouTube and compare the videos to what might needs to be done.  Every case is different.

You might think you only need a filling.  But there can be other issues involved.  Just a filling is not a big deal.  But I suggest you see a good dentist to see what exactly is going on.  Letting it go can make things worse 

I read your post carefully mate n you need to:

 

1) go to a dentist ASAP who will deal with this "Black rotten" tooth, and thoroughly inspect your entire mouth.

2) You might consider taking a look at the thinking you express around this - particularly around the notions of self-care and self-love.

 

I say to you because, for a person to not go to a dentist for years at a time, have "black" rotting' teeth clearly indicated a distorted view of self care.

For healthy teeth; A person needs at lest 1 clean and fluoride a year, and at lest 1 to 2 checkups of all your teeth each year ... this whether you floss clean (and leave the residue of toothpaste in the mouth afterwards) and rinse a few times a day.

 

7 hours ago, JimTripper said:

what are you going to chew your food with when you extract it?

One tooth is not going to effect eating.

I think the clue as to whether your teeth need attention is the colour !

Black is not normal.

 

On 11/7/2023 at 12:04 PM, villageidiotY2K said:

I can clearly see the back teeth is rotting away but I’m quite hesitant to drill away and possibly damaging my teeth next to it.

 

 

 

Find a good dentist, the longer you leave it the more complications can arise. A rotting tooth if left untreated can lead to other health issues, serious ones sometimes.

A qualified dentist can drill/repair/remove damaged teeth without damaging adjoining teeth.

 

 

 

 

On 11/7/2023 at 9:04 AM, villageidiotY2K said:

Hi folks I’m an old man but never had tooth filling before.

Well done! 

I'm not an old man and I don't have many teeth left :-(

Having a filling these days is nothing to worry about, it can actually make your teeth stronger.

Congratulations on reaching old age without needing filling. You obviously took good care of your teeth over a lifetime.

 

I have had many fillings since my youth and some of them came out and caused problems after a couple of decades or longer. If you are already in your 70s for example, chances are your new fillings will outlive you.

 

Go to a dentist and get an expert opinion.

Lost both upper, last molars to that type of decay......first I knew of it was when an interstitial brush went awol and into the inside of the molar......I now know what a sharp pain feels like....nearly collapsed on the spot

 

Get them taken out before you get abscesses. 

As for me, I would get a filling done ASAP.

The more the tooth rot, the riskier of it breaking off and complicating matters, and the pain that could occur.

Early stages, the filling is simple and painless even without a anesthetic.

 

Extraction would be my last resort!

Just my 2 cents FWEIW

On 11/7/2023 at 3:04 PM, villageidiotY2K said:

I can clearly see the back teeth is rotting away but I’m quite hesitant to drill away and possibly damaging my teeth next to it.

A good dentist will recommend the appropriate solution. Don't go to some clinic in a shopping area.

Don't get amalgam filling if offered, but if the rot is on the side of the tooth they wouldn't use amalgam on that anyway.

 

Rotten teeth can make you sick, so get them fixed.

On 11/8/2023 at 3:13 PM, The Fat Controller said:

I think the clue as to whether your teeth need attention is the colour !

Black is not normal.

Could be discolouration, if they don't hurt.

Whatever, he needs a good dentist, ie not a cheap dentist.