{"id":50638,"date":"2018-04-30T08:08:58","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T15:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/?p=50638"},"modified":"2021-06-17T05:27:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T12:27:52","slug":"hole-in-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/hole-in-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Hole in Tooth? What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Noticing a hole in a tooth can be a scary experience, but it\u2019s likely something that a dentist can fix. What should you know if there\u2019s a hole in your tooth<\/a>?<\/p>\n

First and foremost, you need to take it seriously. It\u2019s possible to fix a hole, but you can\u2019t neglect it. A hole could be a sign of more serious dental problems that before you know, it could affect other teeth and your overall dental health.<\/p>\n

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What Causes a Hole in Tooth?<\/h3>\n

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The most common reason a hole develops in a tooth is because of poor dental health. This means you not only skip bi-annual dental appointments, but also neglect your dental health at home.<\/p>\n

An unhealthy diet also increases your odds of developing a hole in your tooth. The higher sugar foods you eat,the more likely you are to wear down your tooth enamel and end up with soft teeth and\/or a hole. To learn more about a diet that is good for your teeth, check out this article<\/a> about diet and oral health.<\/p>\n

In the majority of cases, holes in teeth are caused by cavities or tooth decay.<\/p>\n

Cavities are often thought of as painful, but this isn\u2019t always the case. It\u2019s possible to have a cavity and not even realize it until the damage it\u2019s doing to your dental health becomes visible. In addition to grayness or darkening of the tooth affected, a hole can also develop.<\/p>\n

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\n“Aside from cavities, there are several reasons why a hole in a tooth might develop. A filling may have come out, part of the tooth may have broken, or a crater-like hole on a tooth may be formed from excessive grinding or clenching of the teeth.\n\nNo matter the reason, the bottom line is that any hole in a tooth needs dental attention sooner than later.”\n