i havnt been to the dentist for about 4 years now, i am getting ready to make an appointment in the next couple of days. i know i have cavities and tooth decay (it is visible), a few of the cavitys have bothered me a a couple times, but they do not hurt on a regular basis. im 21 years old and just graduating college, i didnt have dental insurance in college, but just scored a job where i get it. what can i expect to happen at my visit? well i have to get teeth pulled?
Hi, Thank you for the query. According to the history pain is not continuous, but you had 2 to 3 episodes of pain you said. Sometimes when the caries reaches till dentin, also, you will feel pain which is actually sensitivity but mistaken as pain because of its severity. According to the history, the teeth can be saved, unless the whole of tooth structure is lost and cannot be treated. I would suggest you to see your dentist and discuss the treatment plan after a thorough clinical examination or x-ray of the teeth involved. Hope this information helps you.