Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Asked 9 months ago

What do cavities look like in mouth?

I've got a bit of a toothache, and when I look in the mirror, I can see some dark spots. I'm wondering if they are cavities. Can someone describe what cavities typically look like inside the mouth, so I can try to identify if that's what I have?

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Madhavan Pillai Madhavan Pillai Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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They initially appear as small white spots or dark pits on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Keeping the mouth clean through oil pulling and natural herbs is wonderful, but once a physical cavity forms, please let a qualified dentist treat it gently.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! They usually look like tiny black or brown spots, sometimes just dark lines on the top of your molars. Just book a quick dentist visit and they'll clean it up and fill it before you even know it.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In the mouth, they look like dark yellow, brown, or black stains on the tooth surface, or even tiny visible holes. Just like managing your blood pressure, maintaining regular dental checks is essential to prevent these small spots from becoming major health issues.

Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They look like little black craters, almost as if miniature aliens decided to do some mining on your molars! Don't let them complete their excavation project—go to a dentist and seal those holes up.

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Gurbachan Singh Gurbachan Singh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

They look like black spots or small hollows where food gets stuck. While rinsing with warm salt water after meals keeps the mouth clean, you must show it to a dentist so they can put a proper cement filling in the hollow.

Rupa Das Rupa Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

At my age, when I look in the mirror, those cavities look like dark, expensive holes in my molars! It starts as a tiny brown spot and suddenly you are looking at a dental bill. Get it filled while it's still small and cheap.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

They look like small black spots or holes on the teeth, haan. Food starts getting stuck there every time you eat. Better to get it filled quickly, na, otherwise the pain starts and then you'll need a root canal.

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Asha Patil Asha Patil Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They look like tiny black holes or dark brown spots on the teeth. Get them filled by a dentist early.

Nisha Banerjee Nisha Banerjee Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Cavities manifest as localized discoloration, ranging from chalky white to dark brown or black pits in the enamel. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment, consulting a dental professional is always the most prudent course of action.

Tina Dsouza Tina Dsouza Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing dark spots in your mouth can make you feel super self-conscious and worried. They usually look like small greyish shadows or brown craters on the back teeth. Try not to worry, a simple filling makes them look brand new again!

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