what does a cavity feel like?

Question

I'm in my early 20's and I've never had one in my life. Lately when I eat certain foods cold hot sweet or stuck in my tooth it's achy. could this be a cavity or just sensitive teeth?

Answer 1

A cavity basically feels just like what it is--a sore, painful hole in your tooth. If you have any doubts, go see a dentist--don't wait!
I doubt anyone here can tell you without examining your mouth first. Is there a dentist in the house......? I don't think so.

Answer 2

Sorry, it does sound like you have a cavity. Pain on eating sweet things is usually a good indicator of a cavity. But cavities only start to hurt when they are quite big, so you really need to see a dentist as soon as you can and get a filling. It's not that bad, the injection feels like a sharp pinch but after that you're numb so you won't feel any pain, just pressure and there are some weird nosies which can be kind of scary. When you go to the dentist he'll do an examination first and if you do have a cavity you'll have to make another appointment for the filling, so you can talk to the dentist at the first appointment and tell him you're anxious and he should be able to give you something to calm you down. And yes, you can get a white filling in a back tooth but personally I'd recommend amalgam for back teeth, especially if it's only one.

Answer 3

What Does Cavity Feel Like

Answer 4

Well if i was you i would go to the dentist, you might have a cavity, it's never to early to tell.... me on the other hand, i have 3 cavities this time... last time i had 5. So just go to the dentist you might be surprised.

Answer 5

Cavities are usually very sensitive to extreme temperatures, so what you are describing is one of the foremost symptoms. I think this is the only symptom when you are in the early stages, so I highly recommend that you see a dentist and get a filling straight off. Also, for continued health, floss. I can't tell you how important it is to floss. In fact, I think I am going to go floss right now. I might even change my username to flossqueen or lossofmackerswithoutfloss or something like that..

GO FLOSS!!

Ayerhs.

Answer 6

more than likely its cavity when your teeth are sensitive you will fell it in the front teeth hot and cold tend to hurt or bother you when you have a cavity it hurts when you eat sweets and certain things if you by anychance arent to sure I recommend you make an appointment with your dentist and if not try sensodyne to help with sensitve teeth if the pain continues then its a cavity

Answer 7

Feels like an insect bite in between your teeth, Then if you suck in hard pulling air between your teeth, You pull the offending sugars out and the pain goes away. If the cavities are bigger it takes longer for the pain to go away. Eventually there is nothing but pain and then the nerve dies and your good to go; that is until the infection sets in or the tooth crumbles away to the bone.

Good luck

Answer 8

A cavity feels like a nail being hammered into your ear, your jaw, or your head...POW, pow,pow...you can't sit still cause the pain is so bad and there is tears in your eyes and you want your Momma...if it's not all that, then it's probably sensitive teeth.

Answer 9

A cavity is the space inside a tooth that remains once tooth decay is removed. Plaque, a colorless, sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth, is one of the main causes of tooth decay. The reason we brush and floss every day is to remove plaque, because bacteria in plaque reacts with sugar in the foods we eat to produce acids that can attack and weaken tooth enamel—the hard, protective covering on our teeth. Eroding enamel leaves the teeth unprotected, allowing for cavities to develop more easily.

Answer 10

achy it feels like it is loose To help me get rid of cavity's is to drink a lot of water no juice or soda. No sweets Eat and drink water