Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Can you see cavities?

I've been feeling some sensitivity in my tooth lately, especially with cold drinks and sweets. I'm worried it might be a cavity because the pain is getting worse. Can you actually see cavities yourself just by looking closely?

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Lini Mathew Lini Mathew Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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You can sometimes see cavities if they are on the chewing surfaces of your front or back teeth, usually appearing as dark spots or tiny holes. However, many cavities start between teeth and can only be detected with a dental X-ray. It's best to get a routine checkup done.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, some cavities look like black or brown spots on your teeth. But a dentist can use special tools to find the ones hidden between teeth.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

If it is a deep cavity, you will see a visible black hole or feel pain when drinking cold water. A simple dental clean-up and filling cost around 1000 rupees and will save you from a painful root canal later. Don't delay the visit.

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Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

In my years, I have ignored dental health many times and ended up with painful extractions. Sometimes you can see a dark speck, but often the cavity is hiding inside the tooth structure. Go to a dentist once a year to keep your smile healthy.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

My tooth started hurting during exams and when I checked, there was a tiny black hole in my back tooth. Definitely go get a dentist to look at it because they can catch them before they start hurting really bad.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I had a tiny black dot on my molar and thought it was just food stuck there, but it was actually a deep cavity. Honestly, just look in the mirror with a flashlight. If you see dark spots or feel sensitivity, get it filled quickly.

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