Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Can cavities be painless?

I recently went for a dental check-up, and the dentist found a small cavity, but I never felt any pain there. Is it possible for cavities to be painless, or should I get a second opinion?

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Ayush Mishra Ayush Mishra Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, totally! I went for a random dental checkup last semester and they found two cavities, but honestly, I had zero pain or sensitivity. Don't wait for it to hurt before visiting a dentist.

Sneha Sen Sneha Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I can share from my experience that cavities often don't hurt in the early stages when they are only on the enamel. Since dental health can affect our overall body inflammation, it's safer to get them filled early even if there is no pain.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, they can be absolutely painless until they reach the deep nerve. Just like I do regular blood tests for my thyroid, I also make sure to visit the dentist every six months so we catch these quiet cavities early.

Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, you might think your teeth are perfectly fine because nothing hurts. But quiet cavities are so common. It is always better to get a quick dental checkup done just to be safe and avoid big root canals later.

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Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, absolutely! I was busy eating sweet gulab jamuns without any pain, but the dentist found a tiny cavity during my clean-up. Get it sorted early so you can keep enjoying your favorite food without any future toothaches!

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