Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 8 months ago

How to check for cavities?

Sometimes my teeth feel sensitive when I eat sweets. How can I check for cavities? What signs should I be looking for in my mouth?

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Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Well, for teeth, there aren't really apps like for fitness, but you can definitely do a visual check! Look for dark spots, holes, or white/chalky areas on your teeth. Some people also feel sensitivity to hot/cold or sweetness. Best to visit a dentist for a professional check-up every 6 months though.

Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dude, don't stress too much about it! You can kinda tell if you have sensitivity when you eat something cold or sweet. Or sometimes you can even see small black spots. But honestly, the best thing is just to go to the dentist. They have all the fancy tools to find even tiny ones.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I totally get it, you want to catch them early. You can sometimes feel a rough spot with your tongue or see small brown/black holes in your teeth. If you get food stuck in a certain spot often, that's also a sign. But really, only a dentist can confirm.

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Vishal Shah Vishal Shah Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Aah, cavities! They spoil all the fun of eating sweets, no? I usually notice when my tooth starts protesting after a bite of ice cream or a gulab jamun. Also, sometimes food gets stuck in a particular spot. If that happens, time to see the dentist before it gets worse!

Meena Patel Meena Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For my kids, I usually look for discolouration on their teeth or if they complain of pain while eating sweets. Sometimes you can see little pits or dark spots. We visit the dentist every six months without fail, that's the only sure shot way. Home checks are good, but not foolproof.

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