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Teeth hurt when i eat sweets- but no other time. is it still a cavity?
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Very likely: Sensitivity to sweets is a sign of a cavity. Get checked by a dentist and treated asap. The longer you wait the bigger and deeper any cavity will get. Small cavities are much easier to treat. Good luck.
Answered 1/2/2014
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Probably: But to be sure, you need to be checked by your local dentist. Please call to make an appointment. Cavities get larger over time if left untreated.
Answered 1/2/2014
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Probably but...: It could also be a defective or cracked filling or cervical or occlusal erosion. Least likely but still possible a crack in the tooth itself.
Answered 1/2/2014
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