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c/dentistry · by UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 1y

Are the black bits on these two teeth cavities?

If they are, is it possible that they can recover or is it too late?

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15 Comments

over_clox@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Not a dentist, but yes they look like the early stages of cavities. Should be easy enough and plenty early enough to have a dentist fill them.

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

Thanks. I didn't know anything about cavities until two days ago. I wish I did, I probably could have stopped them forming easily 😅

ALERT@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 1y (3 replies)

I have exactly the same stage on the same teeth. my dentist said we should watch them every 6 months. if they do not grow they can be avoided. if they grow - they should be removed.

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I will go to a dentist but hopefully this means I can wait at least a month to go 👍 Thank you.

ALERT@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I have them in the same state for years so yeah, you can wait a month :)

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

😁

singletona@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

Yes.

UltraGiGaGigantic@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

If you're worried about cost and can't make it to Mexico, consider looking up a nearby dental school.

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Thanks. That sounds like great advice but my worry is the irreversible damage more than cost 🥲

Kanzar@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Without seeing you in person, it's a bit hard to be clear.

The more front tooth is likely staining. The one behind has a chance to actually be decay.

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Thanks. This is my favorite answer 😂 If it is decay, is it possible it can recover on its own, or is that just wishful thinking?

Kanzar@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Unlikely to fix on its own.

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Thank you

Maldreamer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Is this a photo of my teeth, I have the same in exactly the right spot on both those teeths. It has remained the same size for about 2 years now

UnH1ng3d@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

What if it is a picture of your teeth, John 😱