im going to the dentist tommorow and i want to know if like 12 months ago you had a filling put in for a cavity you had. then 6 months ago you were clean just had to get a clean up and some flouride. now can you get a cavity on the tooth that had a cavity 12 months ago.
2006-12-15 15:09:32 · 13 answers · asked by calrain07 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes. It is even highly likely, unfortunately. The junction of the filling material and the tooth is an area, no matter how well it is polished, is a plaque accumulation area. This is the area that has the highest likelihood of getting recurrent decay. Also, cavities can originate anywhere on a tooth. There are biting surface cavities, root surface cavities, and in-between-the-teeth cavities. You can have one type one day, and a few months later have another type. Adequate fluoride use on top of brushing and flossing will significantly reduce your chances of developing cavities of any kind. I hope this helps.
2006-12-15 15:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. There is still enamel exposed even though you have a filling. There may have been an area that was decalcified before that is now a cavity. You can even get a cavity on a tooth that has a crown on it.
2006-12-15 15:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by hailesellase 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. One tooth has so many surfaces. You cam get a cavity on a surface that was not filled. You can even get a cavity around the filling you have.
2006-12-15 15:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Selsa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get cavities on a tooth with a existing filling. It happens a lot actually.
2006-12-15 15:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Beeswax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of surfaces on each tooth. It is entirely possible to get another cavity in the same tooth.
2006-12-15 15:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is any actual tooth left after the filling. yes you can still get cavities. this may be a tell tale sign of having a soft enamel on your teeth overall. usually genetic.
mine are bad like that too.
2006-12-15 15:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by CRSTLDRGN 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can. The decay can get under the filling. The dentist will take out the old filling and put in a new one.
2006-12-15 21:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by Crisp Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's very possible. Especially if you drink aot of Soda or eat a lot of sugars.
2006-12-15 15:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by yeah, that guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just had one repaired recently, as a matter of fact.
2006-12-15 15:15:03 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course you can. its called reoccurant caries. you can get one right around the filling if its not taken care of properly.
2006-12-15 15:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋