Do I Have a Cavity Quiz
Learn in 10 minutes whether tooth sensitivity, pain, or visible changes could point to decay. Fast, free, and clear results help you decide when to see a dentist.
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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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See How You Compare
Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Localized Tooth Sensations (LTS)
Localized Tooth Sensations (LTS)
Average
3.8
Normal range
1.8 — 5.8
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15
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Progression and Urgent Warning Signs (PaUWS)
Progression and Urgent Warning Signs (PaUWS)
Average
8.3
Normal range
6.4 — 10.2
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0
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Visible or Structural Tooth Changes (VoSTC)
Visible or Structural Tooth Changes (VoSTC)
Average
4.5
Normal range
2.2 — 6.8
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0
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- I have not noticed a localized bad taste, fluid, or discharge.
- I noticed an unexplained taste once but could not link it to a tooth.
- A bad taste or small amount of fluid repeatedly seems to come from the same area.
- There is visible pus or drainage, especially with pain, swelling, or feeling unwell.
- I have not noticed a new localized color change.
- I saw a faint spot once but cannot consistently locate it.
- A distinct spot remains visible in the same place.
- The spot is enlarging, sits in a visible defect, or is accompanied by pain.
- I do not notice a localized sensation after the trigger ends.
- A mild sensation ends almost immediately.
- The sensation sometimes continues briefly after the trigger is gone.
- The pain lingers noticeably, intensifies, or returns after the trigger has ended.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Do I Have a Cavity Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
Could a sensitive or painful tooth be showing signs of decay? This free, quick cavity self-check reviews localized tooth sensations, visible changes, and symptoms that may need prompt attention. It cannot diagnose a cavity or rule out other causes such as cracks, gum problems, or infection. Use the results as a guide for seeking professional dental care. Contact a dentist about persistent or worsening symptoms, and seek urgent help for facial swelling, fever with dental symptoms, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
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