A hole in a tooth can feel like an enmity or a toothache - or you don't feel anything special.
A dental cavity may feel like a sensation of tingling or toothache – or you won't feel anything special. Whether it is just developing or a deep cavity that has progressed further, a visit to a dentist is worthwhile. In the best case, the cavity that the dentist notices begins to settle with good home care.
A dentist will assess the condition of your oral and dental health and give you personal recommendations on how often you should have a dental check-up.
Book an appointment for a dental check-upHammashoitopelkotarkistuksessa voit yhdessä pelkopotilaiden hoitoon perehtyneen hammaslääkärin kanssa kohdata hammaspelkosi turvallisesti omaan tahtiisi.
Varaa hammashoitoa pelkäävän tarkastusAn incipient cavity means that the enamel is softened and damaged. The cavity is then only inside the enamel, which means it has not reached the dentine.
You can try to stop the cavity from developing like this:
Cavities are individual. Maybe you are one of those whose teeth accumulate decay and tartar more easily than others?
Factors that contribute to this include:
If your dentist always finds more cavities during your check-up, you should clean your teeth more thoroughly and have more frequent check-ups.
Your dentist will advise you on suitable cleaning routines and tell you how often you should have your teeth checked. For many, it's a year, for some it's six months - and for others it's just once every two years.
The most important thing is to clean your teeth well, avoid snacking and see your dentist regularly.
Good dental care looks like this:
However, few people are perfect at taking care of their teeth at home, so don't beat yourself up if you get cavities. And you won't be scolded by our dentists either.
Roman Rajala, our dentist in charge, was interviewed for this article.
Service | Mobile Benefit price | Hinta-arvio |
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Dental check-up | 51.00 € Without Kela reimbursement 81.00 € | |
Dental check-up for patients with dental fear | 88.00 € Without Kela reimbursement 118.00 € | |
Lasten ja nuorten hammastarkastus Hinnat sisältävät poliklinikkamaksun (33,90 €). Varaa lasten ja nuorten hammastarkastus Prices 165.75–232.75 €, without Kela reimbursement 185.90–252.90 € | from 165.75 € Without Kela reimbursement from 185.90 € | |
Dental X-ray of the teeth and jaws | Mobile Benefit 95.00 € The price with a doctor's referral after Kela compensation is €80. | 106.00 € Without Kela reimbursement 115.00 € |
Tartar removal 30–45 minute appointment with a dental hygienist. Prices 126.00–171.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 134.00–189.00 € | from 126.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 134.00 € | |
Dental fillings 1–3 surfaces. Prices 91.00–253.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101.00–276.00 € | from 91.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101.00 € | |
Ceramic filling of the tooth 1–3 surfaces. Prices 271.00–693.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 271.00–750.00 € | from 271.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 271.00 € | |
Dental ceramic crown Laboratory costs are not included in the price estimate. Prices 598.00–755.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 598.00–755.00 € | from 598.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 598.00 € | |
Chipped tooth Prices 91.00–253.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101.00–276.00 € | from 91.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101.00 € | |
Tooth extraction Prices 105.00–709.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 115.00–771.00 € | from 105.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 115.00 € | |
Tooth whitening Price estimate given at the free consultation appointment. Prices 95.00–436.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 95.00–436.00 € | from 95.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 95.00 € | |
Whitening consultation appointment Includes an individual price estimate for teeth whitening. | Free Kela reimbursement deducted from the price | |
Anaesthesia Prices 36.00–37.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 39.00–40.00 € | from 36.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 39.00 € |
Many people wonder how to identify a cavity in a tooth. Initially, a cavity may appear as a pale patch. Later, the tooth may turn brownish. A black spot on the tooth is most likely a stagnant cavity.
In many cases, however, the cavity is felt rather than seen.
At first, a cavity may feel like a toothache - especially when you eat or drink something hot, cold or sweet. As the cavity progresses, the tooth may ache and the surface of the tooth may feel broken when you feel it with your tongue.
You can try to stop the cavity so that it does not progress all the way to the bone of the tooth. Do this by cleaning your teeth especially carefully, and avoid sugar.
You can, because the caries bacteria is contagious. The longer a child’s teeth in the mouth develop without the presence of caries bacteria, the better the oral health of the child. So it's a good idea not to put your child's spoon or pacifier in your mouth and not to kiss your child on the mouth.
However, it's OK to be close if your dentist has checked that you don't have any progressive oral diseases - so only good bacteria are transmitted to your child. A healthy parent's oral contact with a child can reduce the child's risk of developing allergies, rather than putting the child at risk of tooth decay.