Can braces cause cavities in my situation?

My dentist recommended me to get braces to correct my bite. I have this small hole on the side of my molar, that is likely to be covered by a bracket from the braces. My dentist told me that it is not a cavity yet. The braces will likely to prevent me from cleaning that spot. Will I develop a full blown cavity later? And are braces generally likely to cause cavities to develop?





Thanks.

Can braces cause cavities in my situation?
Just get your teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist before getting your braces. After that, all you can do with braces on is brush and floss really really well. They'll still take x-rays of your teeth while you have braces on, and if it turns into a cavity, they can always pop the bracket off, fill the cavity, and then replace the bracket. It's not a big deal.
Reply:You should have that small hole taken care of before the braces, especially if a bracket will be blocking it. And while braces don't directly cause cavities, it is likely a few will develop, depending on how long your treatment is. (i.e. I had mine for six years *cringe, nausea* and I had three cavities waiting for me)


For me it was worth it because I had a really nice smile afterwards, for you it's hard to say.


Good luck.
Reply:Most likely yes it will become a cavity because you can't clean it well and food will get stuck in there. My suggestion is to maybe get it filled with this sand stuff like I had and talk to your dentist about it.





Best of luck to you.

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