Are cavities infections?
My friend said cavities are actually bacterial infections. Is this true, are cavities infections in your teeth?
My friend said cavities are actually bacterial infections. Is this true, are cavities infections in your teeth?
I am a bit new to dental health, but is it true that bacteria are actually infecting the tooth structure? Does that mean we need antibiotics to cure a cavity, or is a normal filling enough?
Yes, a cavity is technically bacterial decay of the tooth structure. For your safety, please don't let any infection linger in your mouth. Always get it checked by a dentist before it spreads to the root or jaw.
Yes, they are caused by active bacterial decay! 🦠 But don't worry, a quick dental filling clears out the bacteria and seals it right up! 👍
I completely panicked when I heard 'infection' and thought my tooth was going to fall out! But my dentist reassured me that it's just localized bacterial decay. A simple filling fixes it completely, so don't worry.
They are caused by bacteria feeding on sweet leftovers in our mouth, which sounds super gross! It makes me think twice about skipping brushing after my midnight dessert cravings. Keep it clean so the bacteria don't party!
The word 'infection' literally sends my anxiety through the roof! But please try not to stress too much—it's a very localized thing that dentists deal with every single day. Just get a quick checkup and you will be completely safe.
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Honestly, yes, they are basically tiny bacterial invasions. My teeth are currently host to more late-night coffee-fueled bacteria than I care to admit. Get it filled before the little monsters demand rent!
Yes, it's basically a slow-motion bacterial attack on your tooth. At my age, everything is attacking something! Just let a dentist clean out the bad stuff and seal it up before it gets painful.
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