{"id":103,"date":"2025-01-09T23:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holtfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2025-02-24T23:39:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T23:39:53","slug":"cavity-between-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holtfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/09\/cavity-between-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If You Have a Cavity Between Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cavities a very common, so it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ve had one or more resolved in the past. Whether it became apparent when you were bothered by increased sensitivity, or if your dentist noticed it before you did, it\u2019s important to have the issue addressed as soon as possible to prevent more severe issues. That being said, some cavities are more difficult to see than others because they are between the teeth. These are called \u201cinterproximal cavities.\u201d Continue reading to learn how you can tell if you have one and the best way to treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can You Know If You Have an Interproximal Cavity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the time, patients don\u2019t pick up on interproximal cavities right away because they are difficult to see. Usually, this becomes apparent when the patient starts to feel pain. This happens when the cavity has become large enough where it has penetrated the enamel, resulting in sensitivity and discomfort. The only way to know for sure if you have an interproximal cavity is to see your dentist. They can confirm this with a bitewing X-ray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Interproximal Cavities Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The treatment for interproximal cavities depends on the severity of the decay. Chances are that your dentist will treat it with one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n