HOW TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A CAVITY

11/12/2017 3 Comments

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.

These steps will help you be proactive in preventing cavities.
Even better, your teeth will thank you for it!

3 Comments

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11/2/2021 11:51:45 pm

Thank you for this educational blog post! Root canal therapy is a dental operation that involves extracting the tooth's damaged pulp tissue. This is done to protect the tooth from deterioration and to save it. By removing any germs or toxins that may have entered the pulp of the tooth, root canal therapy prevents cavities.

For teeth with persistent discomfort, an abscessed tooth, or gum disease, some dentists recommend root canal therapy. Root canal therapy can save teeth that are unsalvageable with conventional procedures such as crowns, bridges, or fillings. Root canal therapy, on the other hand, is more expensive than these other treatments; it can cost up to $1000 in addition to all other dental care charges.

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12/15/2021 02:14:26 am

Thanks for this very educational blog post! Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that involves removing the diseased pulp tissue from the tooth. This is done to save the tooth and prevent it from deteriorating. Root canal therapy prevents cavities by eliminating any bacteria or poisons that may have entered the pulp of the tooth.

Some dentists recommend root canal therapy for teeth with persistent discomfort, an abscessed tooth, or gum disease. Root canal therapy has the ability to save teeth that would otherwise be lost to crowns, bridges, or fillings. Root canal therapy, on the other hand, is more expensive than these other treatments, costing up to $1000 on top of all other dental costs.