Is a hole in your tooth a cavity for sure?

Question

I know this is going to make me sound like a dummy, but im 20 years old and never have had a cavity before.

I had a hole in my tooth before and it was just a weak spot in my tooth enamel. But now i have like three or four holes, like out of nowhere, only one of them hurts but im thinking it might be because my wisdom teeth are growing in and my tooth is just getting pushed. So are these cavities?

Im going to go to the dentist, but im terrified of needles, i have panic attacks and get sick. So im praying this isnt, what do yall think?

Answer 1

It sounds like they are definately cavities, you said there was a weak spot in your enamel, well this can get weaker and then you get a whole with caries in it. If they are visible in the mouth it could mean that they are quite advanced, but again they might just be pretty shallow. These days dentistry is pretty good, if you do need a needle for treatment they can put numbing gel on it so you dont feel it so much, another thing they can give you if you are really nervous is Gas (also known as laughing gas) it helps relax you and makes the whole thing a lot easier. You really should go cause right now they might just be minor problems you don;t want them to get bigger and bigger cause that than means you need more treatment and more intense treatment.

Answer 2

A hole in your tooth may be due to a cavity or a chipped tooth or a piece of your filling falling out. I've had pieces of my teeth fall out when they were hardly pushed.

Get it checked out. Any hole in your tooth can fill up with food, which will decay.

Ask about sedation dentistry. They put you to sleep.

When I was your age, I was a Coca Cola addict. I went for a dental checkup and ended up getting over twenty cavities filled. After that I changed my ways plenty.

Answer 3

pain in a tooth is not always a cavity it might be sensitivity try using the dental 5000 prescription toothpaste or whatever every company calls it differant, if it is a cavity dont worry, the only needle ur gonna be getting is the one that makes ur gums sleep, u cant feel it, just close ur eyes and u wont know or feel anything, also dont drink sodas or eat sweets unless u brush after it desolves the teeth causing holes or cavities..

Answer 4

Really sounds like cavities. If it's really bad you'll need to get your teeth drilled and filled. Is the tooth sesitive to hot or cold? Then most likely a cavity.

Answer 5

If it hurts, it's probably a cavity. If it's not a deep cavity, they can fill it without needing to numb your mouth, so no needle. If they have to use a needle, maybe you could take your ipod or whatever you have and listen to your favorite music, or a book on tape...just something to take your mind off of the needle. Now-a-days, they rub something on your gum to numb it before they use the needle to numb the whole area, so you don't even feel the needle. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Yes, it is a cavity. Visit your dentist now, if you delay the cavity might get bigger. I also recommend that you avoid taking sweet stuffs which will further make the cavity hole bigger.

Answer 7

well, its hard to say. are the holes on the enamal surface of the tooth or the grinding surface? i would tell your dentist right off the bat that you are scared of needles and just being there makes you nervous. they can give you laughing gas, and numb you really good before they do anything.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

SEE A DENTIST, THIS IS MOST PROBABLY A CAVITY.
DO NOT BE AFRAID. DENTISTS AREN'T THERE TO CAUSE YOU PAIN.

Answer 10

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