{"id":366,"date":"2026-10-08T08:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westlakehillsdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2026-10-08T20:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:59:34","slug":"how-to-know-if-you-have-a-cavity-between-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westlakehillsdentalarts.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/08\/how-to-know-if-you-have-a-cavity-between-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know if You Have a Cavity Between Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your tooth’s crown<\/a> has a cavity, you’ll notice the decay sooner or later. The affected area will either start looking “off, cause major aches, or feel weaker than usual. That said, a cavity between your teeth may seem rather tricky to detect by comparison. There’s no need to worry, though; your Austin dentist has you covered. Just keep reading to learn the signs of a between-teeth cavity and how to prevent such decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cavities Can Form Between Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you may have thought, cavities don\u2019t just form on the crowns of teeth. They can also occur in the spaces between your pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decay between two teeth is known as an interproximal cavity. Though rare, it forms when plaque wears away and erodes your enamel. What’s unique is that an interproximal cavity can go unnoticed for longer periods, as it isn’t as easily detectable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several factors can increase one\u2019s risk of interproximal cavities. These include not flossing, eating sugary or starchy foods, dry mouth, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Tell If You Have One?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once an interproximal cavity forms, you may start noticing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n