{"id":1340,"date":"2022-12-27T19:13:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T19:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lrfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=1340"},"modified":"2022-12-27T19:13:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T19:13:16","slug":"spotting-cavities-between-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lrfamilydentalcare.com\/blog\/spotting-cavities-between-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know If I Have Cavities Between My Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even if you haven\u2019t done much research into maintaining your oral health, you\u2019re probably familiar with how cavities look and feel. Statistically, most people will have one at some point in their life\u2014according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 90% of adults 20-64 have experiences tooth decay at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people may not be aware that cavities can also form in between their teeth. These \u201cinterproximal\u201d cavities can be hard to spot, even if you know what to look for. If you\u2019re worried you might be suffering from one, or if you just want to be vigilant, here\u2019s how you can tell that there\u2019s <\/s>decay in between your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can I Tell If I Have an Interproximal Cavity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tough thing about detecting cavities between your teeth is that, unless they\u2019re incredibly severe, you can\u2019t see them from the outside. In fact, at early stages, there isn\u2019t any way to tell that you have an interproximal cavity\u2014the only chance for early detection would be a dentist discovering the problem on a bitewing x-ray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once a cavity becomes severe enough, you\u2019ll probably start to notice the familiar signs of tooth decay: discomfort when chewing, when eating sweets, or when biting into something cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do If I Have a Cavity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re dealing with any kind of tooth pain, the best thing to do is to talk to a dentist. They\u2019ll be able to diagnose the issue, and take steps to address it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a mild cavity, your dentist may give you a fluoride treatment to encourage recalcification. If the problem is more severe, a filling<\/a>, root canal, or crown could be needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Prevent Interproximal Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because interproximal cavities are so hard to detect, the best treatment is prevention. Here are a few ways you can stop cavities from forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n