How to Spot the Early Signs of Tooth Decay - Colgate®

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in Australia and is something that should be monitored regularly at home.

First brush your teeth, then lift your lip to look at your teeth or those of your child.

The first sign of tooth decay appears as a white spot or patch along the gum line, or where teeth touch each other. Surface breakup of the white patch or existence of cavities indicates later stages of decay.

A dark shadow and discolouration on teeth can also indicate tooth decay.

Note that not all white spots are due to decay, so please seek a dental professional’s opinion if you are concerned.

[annabellishedart]

I went 17 years with out brushing and have been brushing for 4 months and 4 months ago my teeth where perfect and all the sudden i started see pin sized liitle holes a fine line cracks. Are those tge start of a cavity like i think they are?

[ahuman]

Why is everyone commenting the same thing?

[nataify]

I have one in the corner of my tooth, , but inside of it. Is it a cavity? PLEASE HELP!