Arjun Singh Arjun Singh Asked 4 months ago

How do cavities look?

A dark spot appeared on my back tooth today, and I'm a bit concerned. What do early cavities usually look like on a tooth surface? Is it always a black spot, or can it be other colors too?

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Rohit Sen Rohit Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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They usually start as tiny white or yellowish spots on your teeth, which later turn brown or black. Even when keeping fit, oral health is key. If you are recovering from dental work, light walking is perfectly fine to stay active.

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

At my age, cavities look like a very expensive visit to the dentist, honestly. On the tooth, they just look like small dark pits or holes that trap all your food. Get them filled before they turn into a mid-life financial crisis!

Zoya Ali Zoya Ali Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

They look like little black dots, almost like your teeth decided to grow their own tiny moles! Don't panic, it's not a fashion disaster, just a sign that you need to visit your friendly neighborhood dentist soon.

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Karan Brar Karan Brar Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

They look like dark brown or black craters on the chewing surfaces of your molars. Just like keeping your body in shape, cut down on sugary pre-workout drinks to prevent these dental issues from popping up.

Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I panicked last month when I saw a tiny brown line on my molar, thinking my tooth was rotting away. The dentist reassured me it was just a tiny surface stain and not even a cavity. So don't lose sleep, sometimes it is just natural discoloration.

Gopalakrishnan Nair Gopalakrishnan Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They look like dark spots or visible holes in the enamel. A simple filling costs very little, but if you wait for it to pain, you'll pay ten times more for a root canal and crown. Better plan a cheap routine checkup now and save your money.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, starting mein toh sirf white chalky spots jaise dikhte hain jo easily dhyan nahi aate. Baad mein jab gap bada hota hai, tab black ya brown hole dikhta hai. Mirror mein dhyan se check karo.

Vikas Hegde Vikas Hegde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I once ignored a tiny black speck on my tooth because it didn't hurt at all. Within six months, it ate through the tooth and I had to undergo an excruciating root canal. Please get even the smallest dark spot checked by a dentist immediately.

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