Cavities are\r\none of the most common health problems in the world, not just among children\r\nand young people, but adults too. When cavities aren\u2019t treated with a filling\r\nor another form of treatment, they will continue to grow and will eventually\r\nmake their way down through layers of your teeth. However, there are a few\r\nsigns that you can look out for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Read on for\r\nthe top signs that you may need a filling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When food\r\nstays on your teeth, the bacteria in your mouth turns it into acids. When combined\r\nwith saliva, the bacteria, food and acid forms into plaque which clings to your\r\nteeth, dissolve the enamel and create holes called cavities. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Below we\r\nexplain some of the top symptoms:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Continuous\r\ntooth pain is one of the most common signs that you may need a filling.\r\nThrobbing or sharp pain, especially when you\u2019re eating, is often an indicator\r\nof a cavity – especially with hot and cold foods. Never ignore prolonged\r\ntoothache as you may need a filling or other dental treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sensitive\r\nteeth are not uncommon, however, if you develop pain the centre of your tooth\r\nthen this could be down to a cavity. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you spot\r\na hole in your tooth, dark spots or a change in the surface of your tooth, this\r\nis usually a sign if you need a filling. Spots can appear as black, brown or\r\ngrey marks which you may spot when brushing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Cavities are\r\na result of tooth decay and can appear for a number of reasons such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Be aware of\r\nhow much sugary food and drink you\u2019re consuming as having too much can cause\r\nthe sugar to settle on your teeth and develop into more serious problems such\r\nas cavities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Improper\r\nbrushing won\u2019t remove plaque from your teeth, in fact, it won\u2019t do much at all.\r\nAlways make sure you brush your teeth at least two times a day, especially\r\nafter a day of eating sugary snacks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re\r\nlooking for a professional dentist in Stirling, look no further than Riverside Dental Practice<\/a>. With a team of fully accredited\r\nstaff, we\u2019re dedicated to providing the oral care you need. We also specialise\r\nin a range of cosmetic procedures including teeth whitening, veneers and\r\ncrowns. Get in touch<\/a> today for more information.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cavities are one of the most common health problems in the world, not just among children and young people, but adults too. When cavities aren\u2019t treated with a filling or another form of treatment, they will continue to grow and will eventually make their way down through layers of your teeth. However, there are a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1138"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1226,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1138\/revisions\/1226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riversidedentalpractice.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}