Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 8 months ago

Is 4 cavities a lot?

I just went for a dental check-up and the dentist said I have 4 cavities. Is 4 cavities a lot for someone my age? I try to brush regularly, so this was a bit of a shock.

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, 4 cavities is a lot. Make sure you get them filled soon before they turn into painful root canals.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I think 4 cavities is quite a bit. I just found out I have two and I am already so scared of the dentist. Does the filling process hurt a lot for multiple cavities?

Varun Alva Varun Alva Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is quite a few. I track my dental checkups on my health app, and my dentist says catching them early is key. Get them filled now so you don't need major treatments later.

Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I had 5 cavities filled in one go last year. It sounds scary but it's very manageable; the dentist will probably do them in two sessions. Just get it done before they start hurting.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I was just reading about this and apparently the average adult has 3-4 cavities. So you are right on the average mark, but still, you should get them treated by a dentist soon.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan beta, 4 keede lagna thoda zyada toh hai. Aap achhe dentist ke paas jaakar masala bharwa lijiye. Roz raat ko sone se pehle kulla karna mat bhoolna.

Nisha Pillai Nisha Pillai Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It is a bit high, but please don't worry. Modern dental treatments are very quick and painless, so just book an appointment and get them sorted out.

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Rajiv Dixit Rajiv Dixit Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, 4 cavities is a lot. While rinsing with warm salt water helps keep the mouth clean, you absolutely need a dentist to fill these cavities to prevent further decay.

Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, 4 cavities indicate a lot of acid buildup in the mouth. Along with getting them filled by a dentist, try to reduce sweet food and gargle with water after every meal.

Aparna Deshmukh Aparna Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, 4 cavities is actually a lot. You should get them filled quickly, otherwise dental pain is very bad, ho na. Start brushing twice daily from now on.

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