How many irreversible cavities do you see here?

[kaydawg]

 

[Dr M]

What do you mean irreversible? On the bite-wing provided, although the quality is not great, it appears like your lower first molar has a cavity that needs to be filled. Some of the other fillings look like they might have some secondary decay, but can't be certain, due to the quality of the x-ray.

 

[kaydawg]

What do you mean irreversible? On the bite-wing provided, although the quality is not great, it appears like your lower first molar has a cavity that needs to be filled. Some of the other fillings look like they might have some secondary decay, but can't be certain, due to the quality of the x-ray.

Sorry, should've been clearer. I've had decay on teeth before that hasn't fully permeated the enamel, and I was told it didnt necessarily need filling. I can definitely see the cavity on LL6. Possible secondary decay on LL7 and LL5. Can you see anything else?

 

[Dr M]

Possible occlusal caries on UL6 and minor cavity distal on UL5 that has not penetrated through enamel. Cavities not through enamel has the potential to remineralize and doesn't necessitate a filling