The 5 Signs That Could Demonstrate You Have a Cavity
Are you worried that you have a cavity? Then your next step should be to contact a California dentist who can perform a comprehensive exam and offer the cavity filling options that will work best for you. In the meantime, read on to discover the five signs that may demonstrate you have a cavity.
- You have a toothache
- You have sensitive teeth
- You have a hole in your tooth
- You have stains on your teeth
- You have pain when you bite down
In many cases, the first sign that a person has a cavity is at toothache. If you have had a toothache for a while, and it has stayed in the same area of your mouth, then it is likely you have a cavity. This is the most common symptom people present when they come to us for information about cavities.
If you suddenly have an increased sensitivity to hot food or cold food then you might have a cavity. Does it hurt when you bite down on an ice cream cone? Does a sip of coffee make you cringe in main? If so, then you may have a cavity. Another sensitivity that can mean a cavity is sugar. If you eat a sweet food and notice that one tooth hurts immediately afterward then you may be dealing with a cavity.
If you can actually see a hole in your tooth then there is little question that you have a cavity. This is most common in people who have cavities in their front teeth, as it can be harder to see them in the back teeth. If you have a tooth that’s been hurting, look at it to see if you notice holes or pits. If you do, then you are looking at a cavity and should not hesitate to contact your dentist.
There are many reasons you can have stains on your teeth and having a cavity is not the most common reason. However, they can be a sign that you have a cavity. If you have stains that you cannot easily blame on coffee, smoking, etc., then they are worth talking to your dentist about.
If biting down on one side of your mouth hurts, then you are likely dealing with a cavity. This can be a sign of another dental emergency, such as a cracked tooth or a filling that’s come loose. However, any of these issues are worth a trip to the dentist.
You do not need to have all five symptoms to have a cavity. In fact, most people do not. If you are experiencing one or more of the above issues, or you are simply worried about your oral health for another reason, then we highly recommend contacting California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to speak to a dentist.
