Frequently asked questions
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Q: "What are cavities"
Quite simply, a cavity is a hole in a tooth caused by decay (caries). In the early stages, cavities do not hurt, and don't have any real symptons, but as the decay progresses through the inner layers of the tooth, you may begin to feel some pain, or sensitivity, or even see some discoloration.
It is always better to address a cavity when it is small, since the treatment may include a small filling or even periodic observation coupled with home care modifications. The larger a cavity is- particularly, if it is large enough to see, and/or cause pain- the higher the chance that you will need root canal therapy, a crown, or possibly an extraction.
One important point to remember: caries is the disease process that causes cavities. So, the best approach is not only how to fix the cavities, but how to prevent the disease.
