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Signs You May Have a Cavity

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Is Your Toothache Actually Tooth decay?

You’re enjoying your favorite sweet treat when you feel a sharp pain in your tooth mid-chew. You may have a cavity on your hands.

Cavities, also known as tooth decay, occur when there is damage to your enamel and the other hard surfaces of your teeth. This damage causes tiny holes and openings, that can affect your nerves or even cause a tooth fracture if left untreated. Here are some important signs to look out for to keep your smile in tip-top shape.

Sensitivity to Sweets and Sugar

One of the most common ways to tell if you’re experiencing tooth decay is a stinging or painful sensation when eating or drinking sugary snacks and beverages. Because of the damage to your enamel, you may have exposed the layer below. This layer is called dentin—dentin is made up of a network of small tubes and canals and when it’s exposed to sugar, it can stimulate the nerves inside your tooth, causing immense discomfort.

Too Hot or Too Cold

Similar to sensitivity to sweets, a tooth suffering from decay may also be sensitive to hot and cold. Because the nerves of your teeth are exposed, indulging in drinks and foods above or below room temperature can cause you pain.

Discoloration

While many of us know that black spots on the surface of our teeth may point to the presence of tooth decay, so do brown and white stains. When plaque is not properly cleaned from the surface of your teeth regularly, this can cause your enamel to break down. This can result in white, grey, brown, or black discoloration to the tooth.

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When you are in need of a trusted Denver orthodontist who can help you regain confidence in your smile, turn to our team at Speaks Orthodontics. We have a team of orthodontic specialists who can help you achieve the happy and healthy smile you’ve always wanted.

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LaPhonso S.
Loved my experience with Dr. Speaks and their team. All the the staff were super friendly and made me feel like they actually cared when I would go in. Had braces and got them off sooner than I expected and very happy with my results!! Highly recommend Speaks Orthodontics!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, LaPhonso! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team and your satisfaction with the results. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
shareen M.
They have been so amazing with their follow up to all my questions. So much patience!!
Thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words, Shareen! We're glad to hear that our team has been helpful and patient in addressing your questions. Your satisfaction is our priority!
Wendy A.
Mijn dochter heeft hier haar beugel gekregen. Wat een geweldige orthodontist en team! Iedereen is zo professioneel en vriendelijk. M’n dochter ging altijd met heel veel zin naar de orthodontist. Ze stellen je helemaal gerust en vertellen je precies wat ze gaan doen.
Ook een groot compliment voor de Front Office. Erg professioneel en vriendelijk en zo behulpzaam en geïnteresseerd.
Dank allemaal voor de fijne samenwerking en het fantastische resultaat!
Response from the owner:Hartelijk dank voor uw positieve feedback, Wendy! Het is geweldig om te horen dat uw dochter zo'n goede ervaring heeft gehad met ons team. We waarderen uw complimenten en zijn blij dat wij hebben bijgedragen aan een geweldige samenwerking en resultaat.
Noah L.
Amazing doctor and team! Great overall experience! Dr Speaks led my 2 year plus Invisalign treatment (following a jaw surgery and stints in braces and aligners with east coast orthos) and gave me the best result possible! Affordable, flexible scheduling, and a friendly environment! Shout out to Elliot at the front desk!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your wonderful review, Noah! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Dr. Speaks and our team. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we appreciate your shout out to Elliot as well. We're here to provide the best care and support for our patients!😁
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