{"id":1679,"date":"2018-11-19T00:50:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T00:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/?p=1679"},"modified":"2025-08-21T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:00:00","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-cavity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-cavity\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if I have a cavity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-941712248-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"best dentist costa mesa - emergency dentist costa mesa - cosmetic dentist costa mesa - dental implants costa mesa - dentist near me - dentist open now - saturday dentist - ppo dentist - delta dental - teeth whitening - dental veneers - laser dentistry - invisalign - tooth pain - cavity - dental crown - root canal - toothache - staining\" class=\"wp-image-1694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-941712248-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-941712248-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-941712248-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-941712248.jpg 1506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), tooth decay is the second most prevalent health condition in the U.S. after the common cold.&nbsp; If you&#8217;ve never had a cavity, great work!&nbsp; However, it&#8217;s very likely that at some point in your life you will develop at least one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>How will you know if you have a cavity? Just because you aren&#8217;t experiencing any pain doesn&#8217;t mean everything is fine and dandy.&nbsp; You could have active decay that is in the early stages and may be able to be reversed with professional dental care.&nbsp; Tooth decay exhibits a variety of symptoms depending on the severity of your tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of a Cavity<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-853138620-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"best dentist costa mesa - emergency dentist costa mesa - cosmetic dentist costa mesa - dental implants costa mesa - dentist near me - dentist open now - saturday dentist - ppo dentist - delta dental - teeth whitening - dental veneers - laser dentistry - invisalign - tooth pain - cavity - dental crown - root canal - toothache - staining\" class=\"wp-image-1693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-853138620-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-853138620.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Nothing (best time to catch decay in the early stages)<br>\n\u2022 Continuous or spontaneous tooth pain<br>\n\u2022 Tooth sensitivity<br>\n\u2022 Pain (dull or sharp) when eating something sweet, hot, or cold<br>\n\u2022 Visible staining on the surface of your tooth which may appear&nbsp;brown, black, or white<br>\n\u2022 Visible holes in your tooth (the holes are likely cavities)<br>\n\u2022 Pain when chewing or biting your teeth down together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if you have a cavity?<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-954779350-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"best dentist costa mesa - emergency dentist costa mesa - cosmetic dentist costa mesa - dental implants costa mesa - dentist near me - dentist open now - saturday dentist - ppo dentist - delta dental - teeth whitening - dental veneers - laser dentistry - invisalign - tooth pain - cavity - dental crown - root canal - toothache - staining\" class=\"wp-image-1695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-954779350-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-954779350-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-954779350-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-954779350.jpg 836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick exam at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Costa Mesa dental office<\/a> will let you know the best course of treatment for your particular situation. The recommendation&nbsp;could be as simple as a &#8220;watch&#8221; with recommendations for home care to fluoride treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the decay is more pervasive or you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson<\/a> may recommend treatment for the cavity.\u00a0 Treatment options could include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/composite-fillings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">composite (tooth-colored) filling<\/a> for moderate decay.\u00a0 If the decay is covering many surfaces of the tooth or has affected deeper layers of the tooth a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/dental-crowns.html\">dental crown<\/a> may be recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-519002814-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"best dentist costa mesa - emergency dentist costa mesa - cosmetic dentist costa mesa - dental implants costa mesa - dentist near me - dentist open now - saturday dentist - ppo dentist - delta dental - teeth whitening - dental veneers - laser dentistry - invisalign - tooth pain - cavity - dental crown - root canal - toothache - staining\" class=\"wp-image-1697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-519002814-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-519002814-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-519002814-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-519002814.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In more severe situations, the decay can reach the pulp which houses the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth.&nbsp; Once decay has gotten this far a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/endodontics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">root canal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/dental-crowns.html\">dental crown<\/a> would likely be the recommended treatment.&nbsp; If decay has completely destroyed the tooth or if the infection is too pervasive the tooth may not be savable and might have to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/extractions.html\">extracted<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent a cavity?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help prevent the damaging effects of plaque and tartar at home by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/dental-hygiene.html\">brushing twice a day<\/a> with a soft bristled toothbrush, using a toothpaste with fluoride, and flossing at least once a day.&nbsp; Additional preventative measures include eating a well-balanced diet, rinsing after meals if you can&#8217;t brush, and asking your dentist about fluoride treatment.&nbsp; Most importantly, seeing your dentist at regularly prescribed visits can determine if the above measures are effective for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Routine Dental Visits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, the best time to catch a cavity would be in the early stages, when there are few, if any, symptoms (trust us on this one).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why the American Dental Association (ADA) and dental professionals stress the importance of maintaining regular visits to your dentist.&nbsp; Although we are always here when you need us, we don&#8217;t want to get into the habit of only seeing you when you are in pain!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-955109604-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"best dentist costa mesa - emergency dentist costa mesa - cosmetic dentist costa mesa - dental implants costa mesa - dentist near me - dentist open now - saturday dentist - ppo dentist - delta dental - teeth whitening - dental veneers - laser dentistry - invisalign - tooth pain - cavity - dental crown - root canal - toothache - staining\" class=\"wp-image-1696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-955109604-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-955109604.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At each visit to our office, we will continue to evaluate whether we need to see you every 3, 4 or 6 months in order to ensure you are maintaining good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycostamesadentist.com\/dental-hygiene.html\">oral hygiene<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always schedule an appointment by calling\/texting us at&nbsp; 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