The accent is very common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64, but is usually preventable.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the cavity is both called “calcanes” and is an area where the hard part of the teeth is damaged due to tooth decay.
These areas become tiny openings or holes that can cause toothache, infection, and even tooth loss.
When the cavity begins, you may not have any symptoms at all. This is why regular checkups are important on a dentist, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Even if your mouth feels good, professionals can pick up smaller signals before decaying growth.
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Once the attenuation becomes larger, symptoms such as toothache, sharp pain when eating, visible holes in the teeth, staining of the surface of the teeth or biting pain may occur.
A cavity is a hole in the teeth that bacteria can enter. (iStock)
Plaque formed in the oral cavity is the cause of tooth decay, which is the process of creating cavity.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, plaques form when bacteria in the mouth are mixed with milk, juice, bread and pasta using "sweet or starchy food."
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The above source states that if there are no healthy habits (such as conventional floss and diets) remove these sugars and starch from the teeth, bacteria start to feed on them.
The acid from the bacteria strips the teeth of enamel, leaving a tiny opening that marks the starting point of the cavity. Bacteria and acids can enter through these holes and reach the fragile interior of the teeth, causing pain and more serious problems.
If you do not clean sugar and starch correctly, bacteria start feeding on them and wear down the hard shell of your teeth. (iStock)
Fox News Digital has previously spoken with Dr. Ricky Marshall about the effects of stomach acid and saliva production on dental health.
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"The amount of acid present and the amount of teeth exposed will definitely cause tooth loss," said Marshall, the owner of Stratland Dentth in Glendale, Arizona and dentist at Wolff Family Dentistry & Orthodontics in Queen Creek, Arizona.
"The combination of a dry mouth and increased stomach acid can be harmful to the teeth," he said.
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Dry mouth, associated with reasons such as Nord and potentially certain medications, may increase the risk of tooth decay due to reduced saliva production.
"Your saliva removes acid and helps repair enamel," the CDC noted on its website. "If repairs are not fast enough, bacteria will enter the teeth and make the cavity."
Experts say saliva helps remove bacteria to prevent plaque formation, so it is important to treat dry mouth symptoms when they appear. (iStock)
The Cleveland Clinic recommends brushing your teeth with a soft bristle brush twice a day, ideally after each meal.
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Experts also recommend you cut sugary, starchy foods and beverages. As mentioned above, these can mix with bacteria and promote plaque accumulation.
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The CDC advises: “You should visit your dentist every year, especially to find any cavity.”
For small cavity, your dentist may recommend using fluoride or other products. Large cavity may require filling or even root canals.