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A patient comes to the dental office with a swollen left cheek and pressure discomfort in the same area. She states that one specific tooth is very sensitive to temperature and she is having difficulty eating on that side of her mouth. She also says that the discomfort started 6 days ago and the swollen cheek appeared yesterday. What procedures are required to diagnose the problem?.

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The procedures which are required to diagnose the problem of tooth decay include the following:

  • Examining the mouth and teeth
  • Probing the teeth with dental instruments to check for soft areas
  • Looking at dental X-rays to check for abscess.

What is Tooth decay?

This type of oral disease is characterized by the destruction of the enamel which is the outer covering of the teeth and is usually caused by bacteria infection, consistent intake of sugary substances etc.

This is usually diagnosed by examining and performing x-ray examination of the affected ares where necessary so as to know the course of treatment to be administered to the patient.

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