05 November 2017
Cavities: Causes, treatment and prevention
Cavities are holes in the teeth caused by tooth decay, and they are the most common form of dental disease around the world.Key takeaways:
– Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth and a high-sugar, high-starch diet.
– The healthy bacteria in the mouth combines with food particles to form a sticky, invisible substance called plaque.
– Bacteria in plaque convert sugar into a corrosive acid that eats the tooth.
Prevention includes visiting the dentist for treatment and checkups.
Read more here:
https://www.livescience.com/44223-cavities-tooth-decay.html