Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Asked 7 months ago

Can you see cavities on an xray?

I've been having some tooth sensitivity lately, especially with cold drinks. My dentist usually takes X-rays during check-ups. I was curious, can cavities be clearly seen on an X-ray?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes absolutely, doctor can easily spot them on an x-ray even if they are between teeth.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes you can. Actually, some hidden cavities between two teeth are only visible on an x-ray. Better to get it done if your dentist suggests it instead of waiting.

Sneha Iyer Sneha Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Mere saath bhi yahi hua tha last month. Externally my tooth looked completely fine, but there was mild pain. When the dentist took an x-ray, a deep cavity was clearly visible inside.

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Pooja Verma Pooja Verma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I understand how stressful dental visits can be, I used to panic a lot too. Yes, the x-ray shows everything clearly, and getting it checked early will actually save you from a lot of pain later. Don't worry, it's a very simple process.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, they absolutely do! It is like a super-power camera for your teeth 🦷. My dentist showed me mine and it was so cool to see where the tiny cavity was hiding!

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother always says to chew neem leaves for teeth, which is good, but for deep decay, we must trust science. The dentist took a quick digital x-ray and showed me the exact spot. It is very safe and clear.

Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Definitely yes. Just like I have to do regular BP checkups and monitor my diet, dental health also needs timely routine scans. Getting an x-ray helps catch the decay before it touches the nerve.

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