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If they are, is it possible that they can recover or is it too late?

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[โ€“] ALERT 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have exactly the same stage on the same teeth. my dentist said we should watch them every 6 months. if they do not grow they can be avoided. if they grow - they should be removed.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I will go to a dentist but hopefully this means I can wait at least a month to go ๐Ÿ‘ Thank you.

[โ€“] ALERT 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I have them in the same state for years so yeah, you can wait a month :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago
[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not a dentist, but yes they look like the early stages of cavities. Should be easy enough and plenty early enough to have a dentist fill them.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks. I didn't know anything about cavities until two days ago. I wish I did, I probably could have stopped them forming easily ๐Ÿ˜…

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago
[โ€“] Kanzar 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Without seeing you in person, it's a bit hard to be clear.

The more front tooth is likely staining. The one behind has a chance to actually be decay.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Thanks. This is my favorite answer ๐Ÿ˜‚ If it is decay, is it possible it can recover on its own, or is that just wishful thinking?

[โ€“] Kanzar 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Unlikely to fix on its own.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago
[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If you're worried about cost and can't make it to Mexico, consider looking up a nearby dental school.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thanks. That sounds like great advice but my worry is the irreversible damage more than cost ๐Ÿฅฒ

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is this a photo of my teeth, I have the same in exactly the right spot on both those teeths. It has remained the same size for about 2 years now

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

What if it is a picture of your teeth, John ๐Ÿ˜ฑ