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How Do I Know If I Have a Cavity?

Are you experiencing sensitivity with your teeth when you eat or drink an item? Unfortunately, cavities are the permanent decay of the surface of your teeth and affect thousands of people each year. There are thousands of people that turn to a dentist each year to help them with their dental issues including tooth decay (cavities).

What Is A Tooth Cavity

A cavity can affect the enamel and the dentin which is the outer and inner surface of your tooth. You have the opportunity to seek a professional for help when you suspect you have a cavity.

How To Know If You Have A Cavity

There may be no symptoms of a cavity, but it can lead to an infection or tooth loss. A professional at Speaks Orthodontics can offer their patients an oral exam to determine if they’re suffering from cavities. Individuals suspected of having cavities will notice dark spots on their teeth which is actually the decayed tooth. You can’t reverse the symptoms of the decayed tooth, but you can get fillings in the area that are bothering you. Both children and adults suffer from cavities. An orthodontics can help you with cavities and give you your confidence back with your smile.

Don’t wait until the last minute to be treated for cavities because it can create an infection later on. The most orthodontist will tell you to treat your cavities before they result in tooth loss. Cavities can do more than affect your smile. They can also hinder the way you eat and digest your food. Taking care of cavities is fairly simple and involves a series of treatments that involve a few visits to a dental professional. Most treatment for cavities is handled under your insurance plan or through in-house financing options with Speaks Orthodontics.

patient testimonials

Our patients are stoked about their new smiles

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Abdullaziz A.
Amazing experience at Speaks Orthodontics! The staff is very friendly and professional, and the whole process was smooth and comfortable. I’m really happy with the results. Highly recommend!
Abby S.
Had a great experience with alignment trays at Speaks Orthodontics! Dr. Speaks and all of the staff are very professional and attentive. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some adult orthodontic work!
Kimberly A.
Such a wonderful place to get ortho. Dr. Speaks and his team are all amazing. I work for a periodontal practice and Dr.Speaks is highly recommended. I’ve never felt so taken care of in a practice! Chefs kiss :). Ritz it’s also amazing she’s so patient and does a really good job.
Megan L.
Speaks orthodontics is a welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable orthodontics that has helped both of my boys bring their best smile forward.
Valency D.
The Speaks practice has a great staff. Everyone is kind, caring and professional. We have very happy with our results and service!
Alex A.
They did such an amazing job with my Invisalign, so happy with it!
Chau P.
I’ve experienced 4 different orthodontists for my kids and Speaks is undeniably the best. Such thorough, smart and detailed care for my son. Can’t recommend him enough!
Jj W.
We come to speaks orthodontics for both of our kids more often than we would like. However, if you have to come someplace this often, this is a great place to visit. The staff is very friendly, they are accommodating with schedule changes and last minute issues. Dr Speaks is very charismatic and friendly!
Maddie C.
Insanely amazing. I had gone to 3 other orthodontists to get checked, and Dr. Speaks was the only one that was completely frank with what needs to be done and what the timeline would be. Other people told me it would take 6 months, which would not have solved my bite problem. Dr. Speaks told me 15 months, and although that is not what you want to hear, it was the truth and the team did a fantastic job. They also use angel aligners instead of invisalign which maintain their clearness throughout the process. I couldn’t be happier and I felt it was well worth the price. THANK YOU SPEAKS TEAM you all are the best!
Stephanie S.
Great place to get straight teeth for children, teens and adults. Personable and professional staff and exceptionally clean and welcoming environment. Both of my children have beautiful aligned teeth and I’m almost done with my treatment as well! We love Dr. Speaks and would recommend his orthodontic practice to anyone seeking a beautiful smile!
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