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Can you have 12 cavities?
(CBS News) A report from The New York Times says dentists around the country are seeing an uptick in preschool-age patients with multiple cavities – sometimes more than 10 – that require surgery under anesthia because the decay is so severe. “The most severe cases have 12 or 16, which is seen several times a week,” Dr.
Can you get 7 cavities in 6 months?
The time it takes for a cavity to form varies. It can, on average, take anywhere from six months to four or five years before a cavity requires treatment. The length of time it takes will vary on a case-by-case basis because the conditions of your mouth differ daily.
Can I get 10 cavities filled at once?
There is no single number of how many times you can have a filling replaced. Usually, we will stop replacing the dental filling after the hole becomes too large.
How many cavities is normal for a 12 year old?
Adolescents 12 to 19 have an average of 0.54 decayed or missing permanent teeth and 1.03 decayed permanent surfaces.
Is it OK to have alot of fillings?
There is no single number of how many times you can have a filling replaced. Usually, we will stop replacing the dental filling after the hole becomes too large. Once you have more filling material than natural tooth material your tooth no longer holds enough strength.
What happens to your teeth when you have a cavity?
Once the cavity penetrates into dentin, the decay spreads laterally and the benefits of fluoride and saliva become less effective – things can’t reach these areas as readily and the cavity is considered irreversible . Most patients, when told they have cavities, typically say, “but I don’t feel anything”.
How long does it take for a cavity to form?
Although conditions vary and there is no way to predict the exact timeline for each individual, it takes approximately 2 to 8 years from the time a cavity starts to the time it reaches the inner layer of tooth (dentin). The time it takes to go from the outer portion of dentin to the nerve varies even more.
What do dentists look at when they check for cavities?
A normal tooth showing enamel and dentin, the two layers dentists care about when discussing cavities. Dentists look at two layers of tooth when evaluating decay: the outer hard shell called enamel and the relatively softer inside layer called dentin.