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Can you feel a tooth cavity at its early stages, or only after there's pain?
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Early: The best care at anytime is preventive. I would much rather my dentist treat a problem early.
Answered 9/20/2017
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Typically not: Typically not... Possible at the gum line due to recession. Prevention is the key to saving pain and your teeth. If you think you have a cavity, please see a dentist.
Answered 9/23/2012
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