I haven t been to the dentist in a year and I know that I have cavities between several teeth because I can see them. 2 teeth are very slightly sensitive, but not to hot or cold. I have a dentist appointment in 5 weeks (due to insurance reasons) and I plan to get them filled then. I do brush and floss my teeth, but I also consume soft drinks regularly. I have stopped that habit recently though. What are the odds of me needing a root canal? Will my cavities be deep?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The chances of the spread of decay from dentin to pulp cannot be predicted. It can take months to years... If the decay is too deep or approximating pulp then it can involve pulp in 5\u00a0weeks. If you think of insurance and delay the treatment, you might end up to go for root canal treatment rather than normal fillings. So I advise you to go to some educational dental institutes and get it restored. You need to take radiographs like IOP AR to see the extent of decay. I hope my answer will help you, take care.