PREVENTION AND HEALTH HINTS 1. What are Cavities?
Dental cavities or caries are the result of an infectious disease that affects all the hard tissues of the teeth. Cavities happen only when plaque is formed over the teeth in the presence of sugar. The acid produced by bacteria attacks the surface of the tooth causing it to gradually dissolve. This reaction happens whenever we finish eating a meal and grows more pronounced over time. When you clean your teeth correctly (by brushing and flossing) you combat plaque and reduce the possibility of getting cavities.
