i was supposed to get a cavity filled like a month ago but i didnt go, i have gotten cavities filled before, many times. if i just brush way good will the cavity still be there forever? and if i just ignore it will anything THAT bad happen?
2006-08-06 22:06:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Once the cavity is formed it is irreversible. If you do not get it taken care of, the infection will spread into dentin followed by pulp. Once it reaches pulp, the only alternative is root canal. I would prefer a simple restoration at this time rather than root canal and a crown later. Hope that helps
2006-08-06 22:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by DDS, MS 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
A cavity is when a piece of food has stayed on the surface of a tooth, and rotted into it, creating a hole. If you pile up grass next to a wooden fence, the same thing happens. It will rot a hole into the fence.
A cavity is a hole in the tooth. Theoretically the hole may get bigger, if the decay continues. The drill the dentist uses is to get rid of the infected part of the tooth that is rotting the tooth away. He/she drills until solid enamel is encountered, then it is filled so that nothing gets inside.
It won't go away without intervention unfortunately.
2006-08-07 05:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't make a cavity go away...all that's going to happen is it's going to get bigger and bigger and bigger and possibly even more painful (if it's not already). The bigger the cavity the higher the dental bill. You really need to get yourself to the doctor ASAP to get that taken care of.
2006-08-07 05:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same questions. I have at least one cavity, if not more. I just made an appointment to get it checked out. I don't have insurance, so this is going to be hard. But it'll be worth it! It will get worse...I've noticed my hole for about a month, too.
2006-08-07 11:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a cavity that has been identyfied get it filled as early as possible. it will only increase &over a time will start giving pain &all.so get it filled. brushing your teeth will keep your teeth &oral cavity clean. brushing is not a remedy&it will not prevent you from having cavities in future.use of flouride mouth wash can reduce the incedence of caries.
hope this will satisfy your question.
2006-08-07 05:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by pradip d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it will only get worse!so go to your dentist as soon as u can!even if u brush 'way good' your cavity will still remain there as long as it's not treated!
2006-08-07 05:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by alinutza p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longer you wait, the bigger, the more expensive and the more painful the whole thing is going to be.
Better get on the phone to reschedule the appointment.
2006-08-07 05:30:19 · answer #7 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cavity will get bigger until you will get a toothache! or abcess!
get it fix asap ! you would not want it to get bigger!
2006-08-07 05:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by yen12rs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not going to "grow back." Even if you brush well, it will only get bigger.
2006-08-07 05:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋