How do you know if you have a cavity?!

In the meantime (before you have a chance to see a dentist), do a self examination of your mouth. Check for anything that looks like a tiny hole or a dark brown spot. (You could have a cavity between your teeth which is a main reason for going to the dentist for simple cavity detecting x-rays) However, if you find a little brown spot, take a little dentist's pick (a metal tool with a tiny, thin hook/point at the end...you can buy one for a few dollars) and push down on the brown spot. If the spot is hard (like when you push down on the white part of any tooth) then chances are it isn't a cavity. If you push down on the spot and it is soft or causes pain, etc. then chances are that it is a cavity.

Regardless, see a dentist, they are the only ones with the equipment and knowledge to determine whether or not you have a cavity.Health Question & Answer

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I honestly don't know how to check if you have a cavity at home.
Just get a check up at your dentist.

I personally had 6 cavities and didn't even know, until i went to the dentist.Health Question & Answer

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if u see a black hole in ur teeth its most likely a cavity. u can tell cuz it looks like a small dot of mold growing on ur teeth. but maybe u shud go to the dentist to c wat the prob is.Health Question & Answer

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Shine a flashlight in your mouth on your teeth. Usually you can see a little hole in your tooth where the cavity is.Health Question & Answer

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You might have a chipped tooth...... Have you lost all of your teeth.? If you haven't it could be an adult tooth pushing on a baby tooth.Health Question & Answer

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That could possibly mean you have a cavity, but you should go to the dentist.Health Question & Answer

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watch your mouth in a mirror
and see if there is a hollow in any of your
teeth!Health Question & Answer

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its probably not a cavity but they may need to adjust your biteHealth Question & Answer

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