Month: June 2022

Tooth cavities are a common dental problem, but you can reduce your risk by doing the following: Brush your teeth at least twice per day with a fluoride toothpaste. Floss at least once daily, as recommended by the American Dental Association. Eat fewer sugary and acidic foods, like sweets, candy, juice, soda, and refined carbohydrates. Limit… Continue reading Preventing tooth cavities

A tooth cavity can cause a variety of complications if it’s left untreated. These include: ongoing tooth pain a tooth abscess, which can become infected and trigger life-threatening complications, like an infection that enters the bloodstream or sepsis the development of pus around the infected tooth an increased risk for breaking or chipping a tooth difficulty… Continue reading Complications from tooth cavities

Tell your doctor about uncomfortable symptoms like tooth sensitivity or pain. Your dentist can identify tooth decay after an oral exam. The Healthline FindCare tool can provide options in your area if you don’t already have a dentist. However, some cavities aren’t visible from an oral exam. So your dentist may use a dental X-ray to look for decay.… Continue reading Treatment options for tooth cavities

Tooth cavities are caused by plaque, a sticky substance that binds to teeth. Plaque is a combination of: bacteria saliva acid food particles Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. After eating or drinking foods with sugar, bacteria in your mouth turn sugar into acid. Plaque starts forming on your teeth soon after eating or drinking… Continue reading Causes of tooth cavities

The symptoms of a cavity depend on the severity of the decay. They include: tooth sensitivity tooth pain a visible hole in your teeth black or white staining on your teeth

A cavity, also called tooth decay, is a hole that forms in your tooth. Cavities start small and gradually become bigger when they’re left untreated. Because many cavities don’t cause pain in the beginning, it can be hard to realize that a problem exists. Regular dental appointments can detect tooth decay early. According to the Mayo… Continue reading What are cavities?