Question 1

i have 6 cavities and a tooth that is broken in half.  what are the dangers of not pulling the broken tooth and not filling the cavities?

Accepted Answer

Decayed teeth: If you don't get the cavities taken care of, soon the nerve of those teeth will be involved causing pain and infection and then you will need more complicated treatment. Same with broken tooth. If not taken care of, it will rot further and can cause abscess and infection. The infection can also spread in your body and heart. So the best is to see a dentist. Your health starts in your mouth.

Question 2

hello, im in a bit of pain from a broken tooth/cavity and i have no dental ins at the momnt..can i use omnicef (cefdinir)?

Accepted Answer

You need a dentist: Antibiotics can't cure dental icaries (cavities). You must see a dentist and have it fixed before it turns into a serious mouth infection.

Question 3

is it possible to have multiple cavities on a tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are different surfaces on a tooth, and each surface can have a carious lesion.

Question 4

if a black stain appears in my tooth is that a cavity ?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It can be just a stain or early cavity. Make sure you see your dentist twice a year for prevention/ cleaning. If having pain also likely cavity.

Question 5

what are the causes of the tooth to be sensitive, with no cavity?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Gum recession. Fracture. Bite that is off. Trauma causing a non-vital nerve. You didn't say if it was sensitive to thermal stimuli or pressure. Either way have a local dentist take a look.

Question 6

i was wondering is it possible to have a hole in your tooth and not be cavity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it would : Take a dental evaluation to know that one way or the other.

Question 7

how can i avoid tooth cavities?

Accepted Answer

Dental hygeine: Brush your teeth and floss. Regular dental checkups and cleanings.

Question 8

why is it that tooth cavities don't heal?

Accepted Answer

Invasion: Once the structure of the tooth is invaded and damaged by the bacteria/acid desolving process, it can not reform on its on. That's why we stress prevention to stop the destruction begins on the tooth.

Question 9

couldwhitening strips affect tooth cavities?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No.: They will not make existing cavities worse; however, they will potentially cause some sensitivity if the whitening agent comes in contact with the cavity.  It's best to have any cavities fixed prior to whitening.

Question 10

is it possible that tooth enamel cause a cavity?

Accepted Answer

No: A cavity requires the destruction of tooth enamel.  Enamel can't destroy itself.  Cavities are caused by bacteria in your mouth that breakdown sugar, and also by constant exposure to acidic food and beverages.

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Hello, im in a bit of pain from a broken tooth/cavity and i have no dental ins at the momnt..can i use omnicef (cefdinir)?

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Is it possible to have multiple cavities on a tooth?

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If a black stain appears in my tooth is that a cavity ?

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What are the causes of the tooth to be sensitive, with no cavity?

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I was wondering is it possible to have a hole in your tooth and not be cavity?

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How can i avoid tooth cavities?

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Why is it that tooth cavities don't heal?

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Couldwhitening strips affect tooth cavities?

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