is it possible to get 2 cavities on the same tooth?

Question

i was just checking on my teeth to make sure there were no cavities but i think i found 2 on one tooth! i find that hard to beleive though because i brush my teeth twice a day everyday and i chew sugar free mint gum after almost every time i eat.

and i know they are cavities because theyre small black dots on my tooth.

i was just checking on my teeth to make sure there were no cavities but i think i found 2 on one tooth! i find that hard to beleive though because i brush my teeth twice a day everyday and i chew sugar free mint gum after almost every time i eat.

--they are small black dots on my tooth but my tooth doesnt hurt at all but they dont go away when u brush [i thought it might have been some food crumbs or something]

--if they arent cavities then what else could they be? and would i have to go through a process to get them removed [incase you cant tell, im not too pleased with dentists lol]

i brush my teeth twice a day everyday

i chew SUGAR FREE mint gum almost every time after i eat

and i used colgate total toothpaste.

-theres 2 small black dots on one of my top teeth [one of my molars or premolars] and they are sort of on each end of the tooth
i had one just a few days ago and then i checked again today and now theres two!

i find it hard to beleive that i have two cavities on my teeth when i brush alot and chew sugar free gum after i eat..

Answer 1

It is possible to have 2 or more cavities on the same tooth, but they could also be just stains in the grooves. You need to ask your dentist.

Answer 2

Damage to your teeth, cavities for example, comes about from bacteria growing in your mouth, using a source of food lodged in crevices. Brushing reduces these, which is why brushing and flossing work to reduce the damage caused from the bacteria growth. Twice a day may not be enough. Any discoloration in your teeth indicates some damage is taking place. Left alone for long enough, and a cavity is the result. Go to a dental specialist, and have him examine these discolorations. Only a true dentist is trained to know if these are significant. Things like coffee, can discolor teeth, but not usually in spots. Spots of discolloration are not a good thing, so see your dentist who will know if this particular event is noteworthy of any action. I advise you to brush more often, after every time you eat anything, even a snack. and floss frequently to remove residue between your teeth that brushing does not reach. The goal is to reduce the bacteria which causes the damage and the only way to do that is brush and floss. It won't completely stop the chemical process, but it WILL reduce the amount of damage the process does.

Answer 3

Yes, it is possible. All teeth have 5 surfaces, therefore you could in fact develop a cavity on one or more surfaces.

Posterior teeth (molars and premolars) have grooves in the chewing surface. Cavities can form in these grooves. You could in fact develop a cavity in one or more of the grooves.

It is difficult to clean these grooves sometimes. It may turn out to be small fillings, or they might make it one larger filling.

Answer 4

Yes it is.The tooth has 4 surfaces.You can even get 4 cavities on one tooth.But they may be stains.To remove them you have to get a cleaning.I mean a dental in office cleaning.While you are there the dentist can confirm if they are stains or cavities.

Answer 5

small black dots arent necessarily cavities, cavities are holes in the tooth. go to a dentist.

Answer 6

yah u can have two n three cavities a tooth but this is not a good sign u should go visit ur dentist

Answer 7

that doesn't mean its a cavity it could just be a stain the same thing happened to me 2 years ago and it was a stain. You should get sealants over your teeth to protect them.

Answer 8

It is possible. I suggest that you visit your dentist for further evaluation.

Answer 9

yes it is possible.....you could have one cavity on each side of it

Answer 10

Yes, it is possible.