{"id":281,"date":"2023-01-19T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T04:05:57","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-cavities-between-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cavities-between-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Cavities Between your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, tooth decay is the most common chronic condition in both children and adults. Many people deal with cavities, but somehow, they\u2019re still fairly misunderstood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, did you know that you can develop cavities in between the teeth? So-called \u201cinterproximal cavities\u201d can be hard to detect but are just as dangerous as any other form of tooth decay. Here\u2019s a little bit more information about interproximal cavities, along with what you ought to do to address<\/a> them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I Can Get Cavities Between My Teeth?!?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can certainly be surprising to hear that you can get cavities in places that you can\u2019t see, but it makes sense when you think about it. The reason why flossing is so important is that plaque can build up in places that brushing can\u2019t reach, and that plaque can lead to tooth decay eventually. If you aren\u2019t conscientious with your oral hygiene, you could very well start to develop cavities without even realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Tell if I Have Interproximal Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, you won\u2019t be able to figure out you have cavities in between your teeth until it\u2019s already too late. Once decay reaches a certain point, it\u2019ll expose the layer of the tooth underneath your enamel, causing discomfort or sensitivity to heat and cold. In the worst case, bacteria could seep into the root pulp, causing an uncomfortable condition known as pulpitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you can catch and treat your cavities before they reach that point. The best way to do that is to make frequent trips to your dentist. They can find these interproximal cavities on a bitewing x-ray before you begin to feel them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do About Interproximal Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you think you have one of these cavities, tell your dentist; they\u2019ll have treatment options for you depending on how far the cavity has progressed. These could include, from least to most advanced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n