Let’s learn about dental cavities!

Let’s learn about

dental cavities!

 

What are cavities?

Dental cavities are holes in teeth

caused by tooth decay.

 

 

 

 

 

What are the signs and

symptoms of cavities?

 

When a cavity advances deep

into the tooth, it may produce increased

sensitivity to foods that are cold, hot,

or sweet. But not all cavities will cause

a toothache. If they are small or

progressing slowly,

they may only be detected by a dentist

before they cause pain.

Cavities on front teeth are easiest for

a person to see, and they will be visible

as a light or dark brown spot.

The brown spot is tooth structure

that has become soft due to the acid

attack from bacteria. Generally,

light brown represents a fast-growing

cavity and dark brown represents

a slower-growing cavity.

If the cavity gets large enough,

part of the affected tooth may

break off and leave a hole.

 

 

 

 

How are cavities diagnosed?

 

A dentist can detect a cavity by using

a sharp instrument to feel tooth

structure that has been softened

by tooth decay. If a cavity forms in

between the teeth, it may only

be visible on an X-ray.

Regular dental exams are

recommended so cavities can be

diagnosed when they are small

cavities (incipient caries or

microcavities) instead of waiting until

they grow large enough to produce pain

and require more extensive treatment.

 

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