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Bookmark or Share- Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicCavities are areas in the hard surface of your teeth that are damaged. These areas of tooth decay become tiny openings or holes that can lead to a serious toothache, infection and tooth loss. There are several causes of cavities, including bacteria in your mouth, snacking a lot, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.
- Cavities and tooth decay - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTypes of cavities. Cavities are decayed areas of your teeth that become tiny openings or holes. The three types of cavities are shown here. Smooth surface cavities occur on the smooth sides of your teeth. Root cavities occur on the surface over the roots. Pit and fissure cavities occur on the chewing surface of your teeth.
- Cavities (Tooth Decay): Symptoms, Causes & TreatmentCavities are holes, or areas of tooth decay, that form in your teeth surfaces. Causes include plaque buildup, eating lots of sugary snacks and poor oral hygiene. Treatments include dental fillings, root canal therapy and tooth extraction.
- What Is a Cavity? Causes, Treatment, and PreventionA cavity is a small hole in your tooth that occurs when the hard outer layer of the tooth, called enamel, is damaged. Although you might not notice a cavity forming at first, it can eventually cause pain. In more serious cases, a cavity can result in a dental procedure called a root canal . Cavities are a common dental problem.
- Tooth Cavities: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - HealthlineSymptoms. Causes. Treatment. Complications. Prevention. Tooth cavities are caused by plaque buildup in your teeth. It can lead to tooth sensitivity and pain. However, there are many treatment...
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