About 17 percent of children aged 5 to 19 have untreated cavities in the past ten years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Untreated tooth decay leads to cavities, commonly known as dental caries. Tooth decay can eventually lead to holes that penetrate deep into your teeth, possibly reaching the root. Fortunately, with proper dental hygiene from Livermore Dentistry, early cavities can be avoided and even go away on their own.
This blog will go over how cavities form, how to avoid getting one, and how to stop tooth decay in its tracks.