Tooth Decay: what does a cavity look like?
August 16, 2011 by shonna
Filed under Before & After Photos, Cosmetic
Your dentist just said, “You have a small cavity on your tooth.”
Most patients, after swearing a bit, wonder what that looks like. Below is a short primer on what a cavity or tooth decay looks like when its small.
 The red arrows point to two different types of tooth decay. |
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The arrows above are pointing toward different types of decay on this tooth. The color of the tooth around the silver filling is different from side to side. Normal tooth color is below the filling. Above the filing decay is eating away at the tooth. The lower arrow points to a color change coming from UNDER the enamel. The distinction is: its not stain just sitting on top of the tooth. |
