A member asked:

I think my son has a cavity- dark spot on tooth but no pain. next cleaning/exam isn't for three more months. take him in now or wait?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Take him now..: No pain just means the cavity hasn't eroded down to the pulp of the tooth and irritated the nerve. It doesn't mean you can ignore it for 3 months. It could get alot worse in that month and be the difference between being able to fill the tooth or lose the tooth. Have it evaluated within the next month....

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Take him now...: Don't understand why you feel he needs to be in pain. Cavities don't always hurt, but that doesn't mean they don't need attention.

Answered 10/15/2017

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Dental appointment: I would recommend to take him to a Dentist before his next recall Exam.

Answered 5/9/2016

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