What is a tooth cavity?
Tooth cavities are small holes caused by a buildup of bacteria and acid on the surface of a tooth. (1)
What does a tooth cavity do?
left untreated, a tooth cavity can grow deeper into the tooth, eventually reaching the pulp. (1)
can cause pain, sensitivity to heat and col, and may lead to infection or tooth loss (1)
an untreated cavity may lead to pulpitis (1)
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/health/tooth-anatomy#structure-and-function
