{"id":251,"date":"2024-10-04T20:49:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T20:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2024-10-29T20:50:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T20:50:57","slug":"sneaky-bacteria-cavities-between-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.murphydentalhome.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/04\/sneaky-bacteria-cavities-between-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Sneaky Bacteria and Cavities That Sit Between Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daily oral hygiene is important for mitigating harmful bacteria growth. Just by brushing in the morning and at night, you can significantly reduce your chances of developing gum disease or cavities. But these disastrous bacteria might be sneakier than you think. If you\u2019re not flossing at least once per day, they can accumulate between<\/em> your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be difficult to tell whether you have a cavity<\/a> in such a hard-to-see place, making between-teeth decay particularly dangerous. Keep reading so you know what warning signs to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Signs You Could Have a Cavity Between Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities are a result of tooth decay. When harmful bacteria reach \u201ccritical mass\u201d in your mouth, they\u2019ll start to eat away at your enamel \u2013 thus forming the dental holes known as cavities. This usually results in tooth sensitivity, so that\u2019s one sign you could have a cavity between your teeth. Here are some others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n