{"id":248,"date":"2024-09-28T02:50:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T02:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2024-12-15T17:52:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T17:52:48","slug":"what-are-the-symptoms-of-interproximal-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/28\/what-are-the-symptoms-of-interproximal-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If There\u2019s a Cavity Between Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ConcernedDid you know that 92% of adults will experience tooth decay<\/a>? Cavities often occur on the chewing surfaces of molars because it can be difficult to remove food residue and plaque from the deep crevices. However, cavities can occur on any exposed tooth surface, including between your teeth. Known as interproximal cavities, they can be very difficult to detect until complications arise, like a toothache. Here’s how to determine if you have a cavity between two teeth.<\/p>\n

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Interproximal Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your toothbrush is the most frequently used item you have at home to prevent cavities. However, your toothbrush can’t reach everywhere, like between teeth. Food residue and plaque buildup harbor harmful oral bacteria that can erode your enamel slowly. Tooth decay can be nearly impossible to detect without an X-ray if it occurs between your teeth, but there may be signs, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n