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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity? Is this a trick question? After all, you and your family probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because the bacteria in plaque use the sugars and other foods we eat to produce acids. These acids gradually weaken teeth by dissolving minerals that help make up our enamel (a process called demineralization). Over time, a hole, or cavity, develops in the tooth surface. Left untreated, bacterial decay can spread to the inside of the tooth, creating a more serious cavity. Check out this blog at; https://www.parkslopekidsdental.com/blog/866520-when-is-a-cavity-not-a-cavity


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