{"id":493,"date":"2023-07-13T20:38:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T20:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2023-08-24T20:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T20:38:27","slug":"cavity-between-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/cavity-between-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Think You Have a Cavity Between Your Teeth? Here Are Some Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cavities are tricky little nuisance. They can be hard to catch before they do significant damage, and they can be especially difficult to spot if they develop between teeth. While good oral hygiene is the best way to avoid them, everyone should be on the lookout for these nasty bacterial infections. Your dentist has a variety of ways<\/a> to deal with cavities. Here are some signs that you have a cavity between your teeth and some tips on how to treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can I Tell if I Have a Cavity Between My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cavity between your teeth is called an interproximal cavity. Like all cavities, they form in areas where bacteria have infiltrated the enamel. Without a dental examination, you will likely not realize you have one until it has begun eating into the dentin layer, causing sensitivity to sweets and cold temperatures as well as discomfort when chewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do About a Cavity Between My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities do not go away on their own and always warrant treatment from a dentist. They’ll probably recommend one of these five procedures, depending on the severity of the cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n