Fillings
The best way to stay abreast of any teeth cavities is to ensure you visit your local dentist every 6 months for a checkup and clean.
Treatment
Fillings
There are a few signs and symptoms that can alert you to the fact that you might have a cavity in your tooth and may require a filling. These include:
- Pain in the tooth, including tooth aches, throbbing pains and sharp pains
- Pain or sensitivity in the tooth when you touch it or put pressure on it (e.g. when eating, brushing)
- A visible hole in the tooth or mark that might indicate a hole exists
- Dental floss that keeps fraying when you floss between a particular set of teeth
- A rough or jagged feeling in the tooth when you run your tongue over it
If you don’t experience any of these symptoms, however, it is still possible that tooth decay may be present and that you will need a filling. This is often the case with smaller holes that may exist in your teeth, but that won’t necessarily cause you any pain or discomfort.
The best way to stay abreast of any teeth cavities is to ensure you visit your local dentist every 6 months for a checkup and clean.