Tooth Decay Diagnosis

Tooth Decay Diagnosis

The diagnosis of tooth decay is made by a dentist rather than a primary care doctor in most cases. The dentist will ask the patient about tooth sensitivity or pain. In some cases he or she can see signs of tooth decay just by looking inside the patient’s mouth with an angled mirror. Another tool that is used is a hook-shaped instrument called an explorer, which allows the dentist to probe soft spots or areas of discoloration in the teeth. Last, the dentist will take x-ray films of the patient’s mouth to get a clearer picture of whether and how far the areas of decay have penetrated the tooth.

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  1. Holy FidlerDecember 2, 2017 at 3:13 AM

    I had 7 little cavities and when my dentist was drilling my cavities it was really hurting.

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  2. Jeffrey OliveMarch 17, 2018 at 1:02 AM

    I had a bad tooth ache that came suddenly. I did my research and found oil pulling. I started pulling coconut oil twice a day and started brushing with misspeak and it's literally been months since I had any problems.

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  3. Jeffrey OliveJune 29, 2018 at 8:42 PM

    Wow this really works I can't believe it oh wait never mind it was just a piece of coconut stuck to were a huge cavity is.

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