What Happens If You Ignore a Cavity?

A Cavity Never Stays Small — Here's What Happens

Early dental examination catches cavities before they grow — Ahmedabad clinic

A lot of patients in Ahmedabad come to us with cavities that were 'small' months ago but have become serious problems. The truth: a cavity never stays small on its own. It always grows.

Stage 1 — Small cavity in the enamel

😐 Feels like: Usually nothing — no pain
🔧 Treatment: Simple filling — 30 minutes, ₹500–₹1,500
⚠️ If ignored: Grows deeper

Stage 2 — Cavity reaches the dentine

😬 Feels like: Sensitivity to cold and sweet foods
🔧 Treatment: Deeper filling, ₹1,500–₹3,000
⚠️ If ignored: Reaches the nerve

Advanced dental diagnostics — catching problems before they worsen

Stage 3 — Cavity reaches the nerve

😣 Feels like: Throbbing pain, worse at night
🔧 Treatment: Root canal (₹3,000–₹8,000) + crown
⚠️ If ignored: Abscess forms

Stage 4 — Dental abscess

🚨 Feels like: Severe pain, swelling, fever
🔧 Treatment: Emergency treatment, possible extraction
⚠️ This is a medical emergency

The bottom line: A ₹500 filling today saves a ₹8,000 root canal tomorrow. Routine checkups every 6 months at our Ahmedabad clinic catch cavities at Stage 1.

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