Question 1

how could a dentist fix two cavities in one tooth?

Accepted Answer

1 TOOTH, 5 SURFACES: The tooth has 5 surfaces that a cavity can develop: top, front, back, tongue-side, and cheek-side. If you have cavities in two or more separate surfaces, your dentist could be fixing two or more cavities.  You may notice that you got two small fillings in one tooth, especially if the dentist tried to conserve as much tooth as possible by not drilling a big hole out of two small cavities.

Question 2

can an untreated cavity in one tooth spread to another?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is most common when the cavity occurs on proximal surfaces of teeth. In other words, if the cavity on tooth a is in contact with a surface of tooth b  then tooth b will likely form a cavity if tooth a is not treated. Cavities are a bacterial process so good diet and hygiene is essential to reducing risk. A diet high in fermentable carbs and acidity increases your risk in the long run.

Question 3

i have at least one cavity in my second to last tooth on my left side. how do i prevent the cavity from growing?

Accepted Answer

Get the tooth : Evaluated and restored by your dentist.  This is the only way to resolve a deep cavity in your tooth from decay.

Question 4

i have had several cavities for nearly a decade - one tooth is missing a third. besides the discomfort/eventual tooth loss, is that dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Long term decay: The biggest danger other than losing your teeth is acute or chronic periapical infections (abcessed teeth).
Having no pain does not mean that nothing is wrong.

Question 5

what is a tooth cavity and how do you get one?

Accepted Answer

Hole in a tooth: A tooth cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by bacteria which can break down sugars in your mouth and produce acids.  These acids burn holes in your teeth.  When a spot gets deep enough, it is called a cavity.

Question 6

i have a few cavities & im scared one will get worse to the point of pulling instead of just filling. so, i brushed my teeth and flossed, then took some hardened tooth paste and put it on my cavity, covering it in place with dental wax. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

: No, those measures won't fix the cavities. You should see a dentist as soon as possible. Take care.

Question 7

i am in need of a root canal on one tooth and several cavities on my other teeth. is it better to get the cavities filled first  ?

Accepted Answer

Cavities/Root Canal: You will need to have a Dentist stage the best order of treatment for you.  Usually root canal first as that is the most serious infection.

Question 8

wisdom tooth: my dentist suggested me to remove all of my wisdom tooth. one of them has a large cavity (bottom left) and the other is growing inwards. the one with cavity pains but the other is alright. is it necessary to get all four removed?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: So many variables in your post. The one that is erupting lingually, is that the lower right? You may be impacting bacteria and food around it, affecting the second molar. Once the lowers are removed, the maxillary third molars are useless since there are no antagonists. Your dentist knows your mouth better than anyone on the internet. If you value his/her opinion, then extract them.

Question 9

i have a cavity that covers one quarter of my molar tooth. it is fairly deep, but does not touch the gum. will i have to get this tooth extracted?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The sooner you have it treated the better the chances it can be restored.

Question 10

i am 58 female w/ one small cavity upper back tooth and one filling lower back tooth w/ small cavity bottom side of filling. .? is do i go composite or cerac? price diff of 800+ per tooth

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: Complex question. Pros and cons. Best bet discuss pros and cons with dentist. Consider a second opinion before costly treatment.

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How could a dentist fix two cavities in one tooth?

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Can an untreated cavity in one tooth spread to another?

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I have at least one cavity in my second to last tooth on my left side. how do i prevent the cavity from growing?

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I have had several cavities for nearly a decade - one tooth is missing a third. besides the discomfort/eventual tooth loss, is that dangerous?

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What is a tooth cavity and how do you get one?

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I have a few cavities & im scared one will get worse to the point of pulling instead of just filling. so, i brushed my teeth and flossed, then took some hardened tooth paste and put it on my cavity, covering it in place with dental wax. is this ok?

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I am in need of a root canal on one tooth and several cavities on my other teeth. is it better to get the cavities filled first ?

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Wisdom tooth: my dentist suggested me to remove all of my wisdom tooth. one of them has a large cavity (bottom left) and the other is growing inwards. the one with cavity pains but the other is alright. is it necessary to get all four removed?

A member asked:

I have a cavity that covers one quarter of my molar tooth. it is fairly deep, but does not touch the gum. will i have to get this tooth extracted?

A member asked:

I am 58 female w/ one small cavity upper back tooth and one filling lower back tooth w/ small cavity bottom side of filling. .? is do i go composite or cerac? price diff of 800+ per tooth

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