How Can You Tell If You Have a Cavity - Tempe Dentist

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Dr. Scott Nielsen at Noble Dental Care offers general dentistry, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including dental implants. Our office caters to fearful patients with sedation dentistry options and we make sure you are relaxed and pain-free. Give our office a call and let's see what we can ...


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How Can You Tell if You Have a Cavity?

When left untreated, cavities
can cause a host of health
problems, including tooth
sensitivities, foul breath and,
in extreme situations, infection,
abscesses and even tooth loss.

Signs of a
Tooth Cavity

Recognizing the early warning
symptoms of cavities is crucial for
maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Tooth
Sensitivity

One symptom of cavities
is extreme sensitivity to hot,
cold, sugary or acidic meals
and drinks.

Toothaches

If you chew or put pressure
on the damaged tooth,
this irritation can cause
a toothache, which can be
continuous or intermittent.

Tooth Stain

Many things can cause
discoloration of the teeth,
but if the stains are more
localized, it might be a sign
of cavities.

Hole in
the Tooth

These holes,
known as cavitations,
form as a result
of tooth decay.

When left untreated,
they can form massive
gaps in your teeth.

Bleeding
Gums

When tooth decay gets
near the gums, it can irritate
the gum tissue and cause
bleeding when you brush
or floss.

How to Prevent
and Treat Cavities

The best way to keep cavities
at bay is to schedule regular
dental checkups and practice
proper dental hygiene.

You can do this by:
•Minimizing sugary meals and beverages
•Flossing regularly
•Brushing your teeth twice a day with
fluoride toothpaste

Larger cavities that
compromise the tooth's
structure usually require
crowns.

Fillings tend to work better
for most smaller
and medium-sized cavities.

Inlays and onlays are
commonly used to repair
damage to the chewing
surfaces of the back teeth.

The goals of each kind
of restoration are to stop more
decay while restoring the
tooth's structure, function
and appearance.

If you think you might have
a cavity, call us to schedule
a dental checkup right away.

NOBLE DENTAL CARE
Address | 1980 E Baseline Rd STE 101, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone Number | (480) 820-3515
Email | [email protected]