Big cavity out of the blue

sudzs

How unusual would it be to have a large cavity develop into the root of a previously sound incisor where oral hygiene is pretty good (flossing, tepes, electric toothbrush 3 times a day ) and 6 monthly check-ups were adhered to?

Quite unusual or ah shur, it happens

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058333412/big-cavity-out-of-the-blue

Tell me about it (thankfully mine didn't go into the root though).

Sucks.

I blame the electric toothbrush in my case, didn't get between the teeth as well as my old soft, long bristle brush.

CityDenalCentre

It is theoretically possible for a large cavity to develop in a previously sound incisor under good oral hygiene conditions, it would be considered quite unusual. Most cases of significant decay arise from poor dietary habits, inadequate oral care over time, or other underlying health issues rather than from diligent care routines. It would be quite unusual for a large cavity to develop into the root of a previously sound incisor with good oral hygiene practices and regular check-ups adhered to.

ax530

Limited experience but I'd think unusual. Dentist would have mentioned to me in the past a spot or something will keep eye on as could develop into in a cavity.

Had dentist taken x-rays in recent years. Could it be that a growing wisdom tooth has caused damage under the gum

sudzs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122900207#Comment_122900207

No recent x-rays and nothing to do with a wisdom tooth as it's an incisor.

Turns out they left decay under that filling and I'm still having problems almost a year later, not least a botched root canal treatment which I have to have redone now.