I bought one of those mirrors that dentists use when examining your teeth and I noticed that I have a tiny little cavity on one of my 2nd incisors (top). It is at the back of my tooth close the the gumline. I go to the dentist regularly and what i want to know is why hasn't my dentist ever mentioned that i have this cavity and therefore treat it! Surely I should have it filled before it gets any worse. Or do you think he has not mentioned anything because he presently thinks it is not a problem to worry about yet since it is only a small one?
2006-10-30 09:26:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It is not a stain, it is small black hole, about the size of a pin head.
2006-10-31 00:29:19 · update #1
You are right maybe the Dr. does not think it's a problem-he's keeping an eye on them. You should bring this matter up at your next visit or go in for a consult so you will feel better. It your dentist overlooked them then u can get them filled. Another thing, these could be stains. Just check with your dentist.
2006-10-30 12:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it wasnt there when you were at the dentist. or perhaps what your looking at is not a cavity. it doesnt matter what size they are, the smaller the better, they usually want to take care of it before it overcomes the whole tooth. it might just be decalcification, the decay of the tooth enamel, which is discoloration, usually along the gum line. ask the dentist.
2006-10-30 09:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by loveboatcaptain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I went to the dentist to get X-rays for wisdom teeth extraction, the dentist told me I had 3 small cavities that would have to be taken care of. He also told me that they're "big enough to be able to cause problems later down the line."
So if your dentist hasn't said anything about them (and has a vision worth jack), they probably aren't anything to worry about.
2006-10-30 09:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Nanoka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK I just took my son to the dentist. Did you know that you can reverse a cavity if it's small? Buy mouthwash with fluoride and use it daily.
2016-05-22 12:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cavities need to be a certain size before they can be filled.
2006-10-30 09:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
THE SMALLER IT IS, THE EASIER IT IS TO REPAIR. I NEVER CHOSE TO JUST WAIT AND WATCH IT GET BIGGER BEFORE I REPAIRED IT. IF YOUR DENTIST TESTED YOUR TEETH AND EVEN FOUND SMALL CAVITIES, HE OUGHT TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT -- EVEN IF HE PLANS T REPAIR THE TOOTH LATER.
2006-10-30 09:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by gum thats so boring
2006-10-30 09:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by Windsor 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He'll wait till it's bigger then do it./
2006-10-30 09:33:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋