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dental caries

Cavity

A disease in which the tooth is gradually dissolved by acid produced by bacteria in the mouth, forming a hole.

Also called dental caries, it has almost no symptoms in the early stages but causes sensitivity and pain as it progresses. If it deepens, root canal treatment is required, so early treatment is important.

Related Terms

Root Canal TreatmentEnamelScaling