Question 1

what are the signs that you have a cavity?

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Cavity signs: Non at first. When cavity is small it takes a trained Dentist to find. As the infection spreads toward the nerve of the tooth you may notice a hole, discoloring, pain, cold or heat sensitivity, sensitivity to air, Without training, experience n, imaging, and proper instrumentation it is difficult to impossible to determine e if there is an incipient problem. Please see your Dentist.

Question 2

what are signs of a toothache versus a cavity?

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Pain: Toothaches hurt, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot.  Cavities do not always cause pain, but they can cause almost every type of toothache.  If you have a toothache or you think you have a cavity, best to visit the dentist.

Question 3

what are some signs that i have a tooth cavity?

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Several signs.: Sometimes you can see a cavity. It will be an area of the tooth that appears to have a hole in it. It may be a soft, brown or black spot. Sometimes you can't see it, but you feel abnormal sensitivity to cold, hot, sweet, salty or spicy things. If any of these signs are present, get to a dentist immediately!

Question 4

if you had a an air embolism due to air being trapped in the vaginal cavity; how long would it take to show signs/ symptoms?

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Not happening: Air in the vaginal cavity is normal- it doesn't' get absorbed into the blood stream from there. An air embolism is a bubble of air within a blood vessel.  For it to cause symptoms that bubble has to be relatively large. Air emboli are rarely seen in patients with central lines in the hospital that have retained air in the IV tubing or within a syringe and directly injected into the vessels.

Question 5

is a sensitivity to sugar a sign of a cavity? i've noticed that one of my teeth recently feels really weird when i bite into something very sugary (candy, cupcake frosting, etc.). could this be a sign of a cavity?

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Yes, : Yes, it can indicate decay. It can also indicate a loose filling, or a cracked filling. Since you just started feeling the sensitivity, it could be something very simple to correct, like a small filling.

Best bet is to have it evaluated by your dentist.

Question 6

is a swab of the oral cavity reliable for detecting hpv in the mouth if there are no warts, i.e. visible signs?

Accepted Answer

: When it is positive, it definitely means positive. However, a negative result can occur in at least half the swabs that should be positive.

Question 7

i am 24 weeks pregnant and recently found out i have a rotting tooth or a bad cavity will this harm my baby? no sign of abcess

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is unlikely to cause problems for your pregnancy, but your dentist will not be wanting to do anything about it until you are delivered.

Question 8

went to a dentist due to discomfort in upper premolar. he took x-rays and seemed certain there was no cavity. but he did not i guess the word is probe with a sharp instrument for signs of decay like previous dentists. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

: The discomfort, if not a cavity, could be from gum disease, causing a sensitivity to tooth. Also a small fracture could be present, but seen on an x-ray, but possible seen on a probe. If discomfort continues, have an x-ray taken at a different angle, and a probing and tapping on the tooth done. You could have a piece of food lodged in between your tooth.

Question 9

i do not have any cold symptoms or infection signs but i keep having a shooting pain in my nasal cavity that travels down to my neck.

Accepted Answer

Is something stuck: Sounds like you should see ENT doctor to R/O anything serious. He can see if something is stuck, if pus is coming out an orafice. He should be able to make diagnosis.

Question 10

how quickly can secondary caries develop?

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Immediately: Secondary caries can start as soon as bacteria have a food source to produce acids and therefore cause demineralization of the tooth.  That is why it is important to brush and floss after every meal and after any snacks.  At least rinse out thoroughly when you cannot brush or floss and avoid foods and liquids high in sugar.  Many sports and energy drinks are very acidic and can also be problematic.

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Is a sensitivity to sugar a sign of a cavity? i've noticed that one of my teeth recently feels really weird when i bite into something very sugary (candy, cupcake frosting, etc.). could this be a sign of a cavity?

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Is a swab of the oral cavity reliable for detecting hpv in the mouth if there are no warts, i.e. visible signs?

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I am 24 weeks pregnant and recently found out i have a rotting tooth or a bad cavity will this harm my baby? no sign of abcess

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Went to a dentist due to discomfort in upper premolar. he took x-rays and seemed certain there was no cavity. but he did not i guess the word is probe with a sharp instrument for signs of decay like previous dentists. is this ok?

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I do not have any cold symptoms or infection signs but i keep having a shooting pain in my nasal cavity that travels down to my neck.

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