Rohit Das Rohit Das Asked 8 months ago

Can cavities hide?

I went for a dental check-up, and the doctor said I have a cavity that I was completely unaware of. It got me thinking. Can cavities hide in places where you can't easily see or feel them?

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Kamlesh Vyas Kamlesh Vyas Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, they absolutely can hide, especially between teeth where you can't see them. Sometimes a dentist will recommend a basic dental X-ray to find them. It's best to plan and budget for a routine annual cleaning and checkup because finding them early is much cheaper than paying for a root canal later.

Deepak Johri Deepak Johri Joined May 2026 6 months ago

They definitely hide! I had no pain and my teeth looked perfectly white, so I ignored my yearly checkup. Turns out, a massive cavity was hiding right under an old filling and ate away the tooth from the inside. Please get a proper checkup done before it turns into a major headache.

Sarla Saxena Sarla Saxena Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I tried oil pulling and various herbal tooth powders for months, thinking my teeth were perfectly fine. But a cavity was hiding deep inside a molar and only showed up during a routine dentist visit. While home remedies are good for oral hygiene, they cannot detect or fix hidden decay, so please do visit a doctor.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Haan ji, cavities bilkul chup sakti hain. Bahar se daant bilkul saaf lagta hai par andar hi andar khokhla ho jata hai. Aap kisi acche doctor ke paas jaakar ek baar checkup kara lijiye, woh sahi bata payenge.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, cavities can easily hide in the deep grooves of your molars or right between two teeth. I had one that was completely invisible to the naked eye until the dentist took a digital scan. My advice is to use dental floss daily to keep those hidden areas clean and get professional cleanings regularly.

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Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

With my diabetes, dental health is a major priority because silent infections can affect blood sugar. Cavities can hide under the gumline or between teeth without causing any initial pain. I always make sure to get regular dental X-rays so nothing goes unnoticed.

Ananya Bhat Ananya Bhat Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I read that hormonal imbalances in PCOS can sometimes affect oral health, so I am quite cautious. Cavities can indeed hide in places we can't easily see with a mirror, like under the enamel surface. It's best not to assume everything is fine just because there is no pain, and get a professional opinion.

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