Fortunately, there are many choices you can make to protect yourself and your loved ones from cavities between teeth, otherwise known as interproximal cavities. read more
Your dentist finds cavities during a regular dental checkup. He’ll probe your teeth, looking for soft spots, or use X-rays to check between your teeth. If you’ve had a cavity for a while, you might get a toothache, especially after you eat or drink something sweet, hot, or cold. read more
Cavities in between teeth are commonly referred to as interproximal cavities or decay by your general dentist. Cavities form when there is breakdown of the outer, calcified enamel of the tooth by bacteria commonly found in the human mouth. read more
Cavities equal decay, and decay is the breakdown of the outer-calcified enamel of the tooth by bacteria frequently found in the human mouth. Plaque or calculus (deposit on the tooth) allow the bacteria to set up shop on and between your teeth. read more