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    Cavities, also known as dental caries, are tiny holes that develop permanently in teeth. They are very common, affecting more than 10 million people in India each year. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth from snacking on sugary foods and drinks without proper dental hygiene. While cavities may cause no symptoms initially, untreated cavities can lead to toothache, infection, and tooth loss. Treatment options for cavities include fluoride, fillings, crowns, root canals, or tooth extraction depending on the severity.

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    Cavities, also known as dental caries, are tiny holes that develop permanently in teeth. They are very common, affecting more than 10 million people in India each year. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth from snacking on sugary foods and drinks without proper dental hygiene. While cavities may cause no symptoms initially, untreated cavities can lead to toothache, infection, and tooth loss. Treatment options for cavities include fluoride, fillings, crowns, root canals, or tooth extraction depending on the severity.

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    Cavities, also known as dental caries, are tiny holes that develop permanently in teeth. They are very common, affecting more than 10 million people in India each year. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth from snacking on sugary foods and drinks without proper dental hygiene. While cavities may cause no symptoms initially, untreated cavities can lead to toothache, infection, and tooth loss. Treatment options for cavities include fluoride, fillings, crowns, root canals, or tooth extraction depending on the severity.

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    Cavity
    Also called: dental caries

    Permanently damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes.

    Very common
    More than 10 million cases per year (India)

    Treatable by a medical professional

    Usually self-diagnosable

    Lab tests or imaging often required

    Causes include bacteria, snacking, sipping sugary drinks and poor teeth
    cleaning.
    There may be no symptoms. Untreated cavities can cause toothache,
    infection and tooth loss.
    Treatments include fluoride, fillings and crowns. Severe cases may need a
    root canal or removal.

    Ages affected
    0-2
    3-5
    6-13
    14-18
    19-40
    41-60
    60+

    Symptoms

    Usually self-diagnosable
    There may be no symptoms. Untreated cavities can cause toothache,
    infection and tooth loss.

    People may experience:


    Mouth: tooth loss or toothache
    Also common: tooth discoloration

    Consult a doctor for medical advice

    Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
    doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
    contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
    medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.
    Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more

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