Cavities, also known as “dental caries,” are often the first step toward more serious tooth decay. Dentists try to detect and treat cavities in the early stages, before they make their way deeper into the teeth, cause severe damage, and require more extensive treatments. If you think you or your child may have a cavity,...
In almost all cases, a dental filling is the best solution for a cavity caused by tooth decay. Once the procedure is done, patients are often surprised to still have some sensitivity. This is normal, and most sensitivity is gone within a day or two, or up to two weeks for deeper fillings. If sensitivity...
Most people think that toothaches and cavities go together. While they often do, some cavities hurt very little or not at all—at first. Likewise, a tooth can experience pain without a cavity. Any cavity, whether it hurts a little, a lot, or not at all, should be taken seriously and fixed as soon as possible....