How to Know When to Get a Cavity Filled
Even the most diligent brushers will probably need a professional tooth filling every once in a while. If you’ve never had decay in your teeth, you may be wondering when you need to get a cavity filled. What are the warning signs? How urgent is it to have a cavity filled? Fortunately, it’s simple to get the answers to these questions. Continue reading to learn how you can tell when to get a cavity filled.
Your teeth feel unusually sensitive
Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common signs of needing a filling. It’s especially common to experience pain or discomfort upon eating foods that are very hot, very cold, or very sweet. If you experience sudden pain when biting down using a certain tooth, it’s a strong indication that you have tooth decay there. Even generalized tooth pain that is not specific to any one area can be a warning sign that you may have a cavity—or more than one.
Your dental floss keeps getting stuck
When you are flossing between your teeth, you should be able to move the floss in and out with ease. If your floss repeatedly gets trapped—or even frayed or torn—when you are flossing in between one pair of teeth, then it could mean that you have a cavity there. If this is the case, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your dentist. Be sure to tell your dentist that you think you may have a decaying tooth, and indicate the area.
You are getting food stuck in your teeth
One of the reasons why it is so important to brush and floss every day is to remove small particles of food that would otherwise stay trapped between your teeth, leading to bacterial growth. If you find that you are repeatedly getting food stuck in a certain part of your mouth, however, it could be a warning sign that you have tooth decay there already. That’s when you should get in touch with your dentist.
Now you know when to get a cavity filled, it’s time to call Dr. Dalesandro
If you don’t want to wait any longer to get your cavity filled, call the office of Dr. Adam Dalesandro and Dr. Jeffrey Derickson for an appointment. We serve patients of all ages and strive to ensure that everyone we treat gets the best oral care available. From preventive dental care to tooth replacement, you can always count on getting the treatment you need at our dental office. Call us today at (520) 327-5993 for more information.
