How long can a cavity wait?
455775
I'm a registered dental hygienist and there is no way to tell  how long a person can hold out w/ getting a filling. I would say if you don't see holes in your teeth when you look in the mirror, you can probally wait til september as long as u are brushing twice a day, everyday, and stay away from cigarettes and Mountain Dew. If u see holes in your teeth, I would get it done ASAP, before u wake up w/ a tooth ache on a Sunday morning or a Holiday when noone is at the office. FYI- If u ever get a toothache DO NOT LAY DOWN. Your blood will rush to your head and cause the tooth to ache even more!!! Good Luck
927924
Finding some bits of metal after a filling is normal.  Don't panic.  If it keeps it up after you've brushed tonight and tomorrow morning, then I would call my dentist.\n\nYou should be able to brush and eat on that side as soon as it feels okay.  There aren't restrictions with that type of thing as far as I know.  I always did afterward though you might want to wait a day to be sure..  You might have some sensitivity to cold for a bit afterward, so be careful of that.
752038
You should go see your dentist asap.  I used to be a dental assistant and there are illnesses in the gums that can be treated.  Infections that you may not even know are there.  If you wait and don't find out what it is, the sockets can become looser and you could risk losing your teeth.
724466
I work for an oral surgeon and we pull teeth for a living.  If her procedure is a standard one, the actual process should take less than thirty minutes.  The recovery period for each person is different, but we usually say 3 to 5 days.  If she is a tougher person and a fast healer, it may be even sooner.  Did the doctor put her on antibiotics?  He should have.  If she takes them, her risk of infection will dramatically decrease.  Finally, SHE MAY DRINK THROUGH A STRAW.  People that tell you otherwise have absolutely no idea what they are talking about.  Whether or not your friend gets a dry socket, which depending on how you look at it, do not actually exist, has nothing to do with what she drinks through.  I can back that up with experimental and scientific evidence if you need it.  Use ice for the first two days and then switch to heat for the swelling.  Good. luck.
963017
I made the transition (in my mind anyway) to using white fillings in back teeth about 20 years ago.  It was at that point that every physical property that mattered was at least as good in the white fillings.  HOWEVER - you must be meticulous when placing white fillings.  A poorly placed white filling will have new decay under it within a matter of weeks or months - not years.  If I can not get a good (dry) environment for placing a white filling, I sigh a little bit and go ahead and use a silver filling.\n\nAs far as asking how long tooth-colored fillings last, let me say this.  I have been putting white fillings in some back teeth for about 25 years, way before the material was really designed for this application.  Many of those fillings are still there, because I was very cautious about where I did them.  I'd say I was really on the bandwagon by about 1985-1990 and practically every while filling I've done (to my knowledge) is still serving.  That's "only" 15-20 years for the oldest ones, but I have only just begun to see some that need replacement because of wear and those that I am replacing are around 20 years old or more.
950368
Always get a second opinion. They are out to make money. I saw a dentist and he said I had 5 cavaties!!! I went to another and had only one small cavity. They will rip you off!!! Also, who in the heck needs a $100 toothbrush? Go buy a sonic care one at Target or Wal-Mart. They are the best. Take action and let them know that you are going elsewhere.
978243
There is no way of preventing it from getting worse. You might be able to slow it down by flossing, brushing and mouthwash and not eating sugar. If you wait too long to go to the dentist you will have to get a root canal. Take it from me I have lots of experiences with cavities, unfortunately.
745978
Go to the dentist ASAP.
837242
Well to be honest i really think u should go to the dentist. First of  all, all those things they´re saying are true, but when the cavity is advanced,. At the beginning of a cavity is possible you just wont  feel a thing because it isn´t deep. U see, a tooth has 3 parts 1. enamel, 2. Dentin and 3. Pulp , it depends on how deep it is, for you to feel something, plus there are some cavities that you need X- Rays to get a proper diagnosis. So do your best to visit a dentist before it gets worst, is better to get your tooth fix with a filling, than to wait and then need to get a root canal and then a Porcelain  crown.  from a DDS
488170
Hey hun, try not to worry about it too much. I don't know what the "normal" amount of cavities to get in one year is, 4 does seem like quite a lot to develop in one year, but I guess it depends on a few things really. You said that your mum doesn't let you eat sweets at home, is it only recently you've been eating them at school? If so, that might be why you have a few cavities developing in a short space of time.\n\nPersonally, I think you're done pretty well to get to 15 before you got your first cavities, there are lots of little kids out there who have cavities. So don't feel bad about it, it's normal to get cavities, practically everyone has them, I'm sure your mum will get over it.\n\nI've had fillings in the past, and I need to get a whole load more done soon, don't worry, they're really not that bad. The worst part is the sound of the drilling, I'd advise you take your CD player and some headphones for during the procedure so that you can't hear the drill as much. It doesn't hurt unless the cavities are very deep, because they numb your mouth first. It doesn't take too long to do a filling, but it depends where it is on the tooth and how big it is. They probably won't do all 4 at the same time though.\n\nGood luck hun, and try not to worry about it too much, it's not so bad. And make sure if you're going to continue eating sweets that you brush and floss every day!!!
869827
Wait another couple of weeks, and then consult a Dr.
817525
A sign of dental carries (cavities) is a discolored spot on the tooth.  Tooth decay may be a number of different colors.  Sometimes orange, or black or brown.....\n\nWithout a well trained eye it can be very difficult to spot decay.  It can hide underneath fillings, or in places that you can not see in the mirror, like between your teeth.  This is why X-rays are taken during your 6 mo. cleaning and exam.\n\nI am a certified dental assistant and even though people brush and floss....there will always be tooth decay.  Food can become lodged in areas that are unaccessable by a toothbrush or missed while flossing.  IE: under an exsisting filling or crown.\n\nThough it is true that preventative maintance is highly suggested, such as sealants for the molars and sometimes premolars, decay will never vanish from a dentists vocabulary.  Some people are more prone to cavities than others.  This is why it is important to visit your Dr. 2 a yr.  not to mention....cleanings are necessary.  Calculus (tarter) can not be removed by brushing and no one is exempt from forming calculus.  Calculus is that hard substance that is ramoved from your gumline.  If not removed, it can cause a whole bunch of different issues IE: periodontal disease (which can cause bone loss in the mandible and maxilla...if not treated)\n\nUsually a dentist will not lie about having a cavity.  They aren't going to risk their practice for a couple $100.  If you suspect that a dentist is lying all you would have to do is get a second opion.  If the second dentist said that you do not have a cavity...you have a law suit on your hands.  It may happen...but. most likely not.  Dentists are trained to keep your mouth healthy and restore any problem areas.  They are terrified of law suits.  So...if you are told you have a cavity chances are...you do.  If the Dr. didn't tell you and you let it go...you can also sew for malpractice.  Anything that is going on in your mouth you will be told about to avoid the Dr. from getting in trouble later on.  It is up to you to trust your Dr. If you don't...find a new one!
496049
If it is a routine restoration like a filling, usually a dentist will make good on it for 6mos. to a year.  But after that, not usually unless it's on a crown like porcelain fracture for about a year or two.  The reason is that if someone doesn't take care of their teeth after a restoration, a tooth can re-decay underneath causing the restoration to need replacement. #1 reason for decay...frequency teeth are exposed to sugar or even carbonic acid from  diet drinks.
899013
no but the cavities can cause bad breath
133374
Your tooth should most definitely not still ache 10 months after a root canal.  It's possible that the root canal was done improperly and may need to be done again.  I would see a new dentist as soon as possible.  Ask around in your area about dentists and make sure to find a reputable one.
734838
Not after a month has passed.  Go back to the dentist before it leads to further problems.
861690
rinse with something of you're choice,and then fill the cavity yourself,get a temp filling kit TEMPARIN from walmart it will help you out till dentist time