{"id":194,"date":"2026-03-18T20:45:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodlandpedo.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2026-04-06T21:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T21:32:52","slug":"cavity-forming-between-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodlandpedo.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/18\/cavity-forming-between-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Spot the Cavity: How to Tell if One Exists Between Your Child\u2019s Teeth\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cavities<\/a> are a common occurrence among children. While preventive services and good at-home oral hygiene help lower the risk, they can still develop. Many will form on the tooth surfaces, making them more visible. However, it\u2019s also possible for them to show up between your child\u2019s pearly whites, but how can you tell? Keep reading to learn what symptoms your child might experience and when you should plan to take them in for a scheduled appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Signs Indicate an Interproximal Cavity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Decay that forms between teeth is also known as interproximal cavities. This may be harder to detect, but if your child begins to experience any of the following, go ahead and plan to call the dentist\u2019s office to schedule an appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n