Cavities don’t appear overnight. It can take months; sometimes, it takes years for them to appear before the decay process reaches a point where the tooth requires a dentist’s attention. Cavities are caused by the loss of minerals by the tooth.
Minerals are lost by the tooth when an acidic oral environment is found within the mouth. Early–stage tooth decay can be treated if it is noticed earlier. Therefore, it is essential to visit a dentist at least once every six months. There are three types of cavities: smooth surface, pit, and fissure form, and root.
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