How to Know if You Have a Cavity

​According to the National Institutes of Health, the most prevalent health condition after the
common cold is tooth decay.

It’s more than likely that if you haven’t already had a cavity, you will develop at least one in 
your lifetime.

So, how do you know if you have a cavity? Well, depending on the severity of your tooth decay, you 
may experience a variety of symptoms. Here are some of the accompanying symptoms that go along with 
tooth decay.
•             Nothing (in the early stages)
•             A toothache or spontaneous tooth pain
•             Tooth sensitivity
•             Pain (slight or severe) when eating something sweet, hot, or cold
•             Staining (brown, black, or white) on the surface of your tooth
•             Visible holes in your tooth. Those holes are cavities
•              Pain when biting down
The best time to catch a cavity is in the early stages, when there are few, if any, symptoms.

​Keeping your twice yearly (or more) visits with us will ensure we catch them in time.

We have a variety of ways you can reach out to us to schedule or get in contact regarding your accounts.

• Call us at 410-795-0055
• Email us at FreedomDentalCare@freedomdds.com
• Message us using Facebook
• Or contact us by using our contact form found on our website

We will let you know the best course of treatment for your particular situation. The recommen- 
dation could be as easy as watching and waiting to see if we find any tooth decay in the very early 
stages.

Or, if you are symptomatic, we may have to formulate a more in-depth treatment plan.

Many of our guests prefer to do away with the middleman (insurance agency) and participate in our Freedom Dental Care Benefit Plan. This plan allows for the decisions of your oral care be left to you and the doctor, not some arbitrary "limits" set by an insurance company.  This allows for treatment to be provided at our office and specialty practices without the need for preauthorizations.

As always, brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, floss at least once a day, and try to
minimize the amount of sugar in your diet.
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These steps will help you be proactive in preventing cavities.
Even better, your teeth will thank you for it!