Don’t Ignore Small Cavities: How Pedro Saved His Smile While Peter Paid the Price

Topics: 
Cavity

Pedro and Peter: A Tale of Two Choices

Pedro and Peter were best friends who both noticed a small cavity in one of their teeth.

Pedro immediately went to the dentist. “It’s just a small cavity,” the dentist said, “but you did the right thing by coming early.” The tooth was cleaned, filled with a permanent filling, and Pedro left with a smile — and a promise to floss more.

Dry Socket or Normal Healing? What to Expect After Tooth Extraction - Signs, Stages & When to See a Dentist

Severity: 
Critical
Teeth Problems: 
Extraction
Post-extraction swelling

Thanks — I looked closely at the photo. I can’t give a definitive medical diagnosis from a single photo, but I’ll walk you through what I can see, the differences between normal healing / dry socket / infection, what to watch for, typical timelines, what the dentist will do, how things can get worse if left, and immediate self-care + next steps.

The Bedtime Snack Sabotage: Why Your Late-Night Meal is Ruining Your Rest & Your Smile

Topics teeth: 
Teeth condition

We’ve all been there: a long day leads to a late dinner, or a tempting snack right before bed. You collapse into bed for a solid eight hours, believing you’re giving your body the rest it needs. But if you’re eating right before sleeping, you might be sabotaging your rest—and your oral health—without even knowing it.

Tooth Decay Alert: Don’t Let Cavities Cramp Your Smile Style

Severity: 
Moderate
Teeth Problems: 
Cavity

Upon examination, the affected molar shows a clear dental cavity at the occlusal (chewing) surface. The darkened area indicates enamel breakdown and dentin exposure, which means the decay has already penetrated past the outer protective layer of the tooth.

If left untreated, bacteria will continue to invade deeper into the tooth structure — eventually reaching the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. This can lead to pain, infection, or even abscess formation.

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