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Please tell me, are all cavities visible to the naked eyes?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't always: See a cavity. Consider cavities between teeth that may not be readily visible. Your dentist can evaluate to determine if there are cavities.

Answered 11/29/2013

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Dr. Scott Peters answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Pediatric

Possible : It is possible to see some large cavities. However, some cavities can only be with x-rays and a good dental exam.

Answered 1/11/2014

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