Can you get a cavitiy on the outside of your tooth?

Question

My tooth hurts but the pain is on the outside of the tooth..

Answer 1

This can be called a mesial/buccal/lingual tooth decay. These are normally decay that is caused by not brushing properly. Otherwise, they are filled like any other tooth :) Good Luck!

Answer 2

you sure can...

i got one on the teeth in the side of my mouth...

but it was filled!!!

Answer 3

Yes you can and they can grow to be quite painful.  I had one about a year ago.  You should go see a dentist before it gets too bad.

Answer 4

Yes you can develop cavity's on any part of your tooth,you need to get some antibiotics from your dentist if you are in pain.Once you start the antibiotics the pain will go and then your dentist can then take an xray and discuss what treatment and course of action to take....good luck.