Dental Cavities: What You Need to Know
Dental cavities, also known as tooth decay or dental caries, develop when your tooth enamel (the outermost layer of the tooth) gets eroded by acids. These acids come from the breakdown of sugars in your mouth. If left untreated, the cavity, which looks like a dark hole in your tooth, grows larger and deeper. This decay can reach the nerve (which is the innermost portion of the tooth) and cause infection. It may even lead to your tooth breaking off and make it unrestorable. How to Repair Dental Caries If cavities are caught early enough, then they can … Continue reading