{"id":181,"date":"2016-01-15T15:09:24","date_gmt":"2016-01-15T15:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/?p=181"},"modified":"2016-06-16T21:35:38","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T21:35:38","slug":"dentist-hillsboro-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/dentist-hillsboro-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Hillsboro shares top signs you\u2019ve got a cavity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000041426436_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist hillsboro\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000041426436_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000041426436_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000041426436_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>So you\u2019ve got a problem tooth, and you think it may have a cavity &#8212; but how can you know for sure? Your dentist in Hillsboro shares the top signs you\u2019re suffering from a cavity, how we\u2019ll fix it and and what causes cavities in the first place. Keep reading for vital oral health information from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">The Dentists at Orenco Station<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for cavities with these tips from your Hillsboro dentist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing tooth decay is one of the very biggest focuses in dentistry. But when cavities do get the chance to develop, early detection is key to simple restoration &#8212; so learn these signs that you\u2019re suffering from a cavity and you can save yourself considerable time, money and stress in the long run. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warning signs of a cavity<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve got an unexplained oral pain, your mouth is trying to tell you something &#8212; so listen to it. These are the top signals that you\u2019ve got a cavity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic toothache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gray, brown or black spots on the teeth <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foul breath or a persistently bad taste in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, sometimes you may not realize you\u2019ve got a cavity at all. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to maintain your twice-annual visits to The Dentists at Orenco Station &#8212; we\u2019re able to catch the small signs of decay that are almost impossible for you to notice on your own. And when we spot cavities early, we\u2019re able to restore them with a quick, painless filling. (We\u2019re proud to use mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings, too.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information on our excellent restorative services. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes cavities in the first place<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what makes cavities form can help you prevent them from happening in the first place. And, well, it\u2019s really no surprise that insufficient dental hygiene is the number one cause of tooth decay &#8212; but other habits, like smoking and drinking sugary soda, also increase the risk of tooth decay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you\u2019re doing the most to prevent cavities and infections from forming by developing these good oral hygiene habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush for two minutes, twice a day. If you have trouble reaching the two minute mark, try setting a timer until you\u2019re used to what it feels like. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floss daily. It\u2019s the only method you have for removing the bacteria and food particles your toothbrush leaves behind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a healthy, balanced diet. That means plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dairy. Limit your sugar intake, too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit your dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months. This step is vital for early detection of a variety of dental problems, including tooth decay, gum disease and even oral cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule your appointment today<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s been awhile since your last visit to The Dentists at Orenco Station, you can take a big step toward good oral health in 2016 by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scheduling your appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Hillsboro. You want a healthy, beautiful smile that lasts for a lifetime &#8212; and we can help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/contact-us.html\"><b>Call or email us today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve got a problem tooth, and you think it may have a cavity &#8212; but how can you know for sure? Your dentist in Hillsboro shares the top signs you\u2019re suffering from a cavity, how we\u2019ll fix it and and what causes cavities in the first place. 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