The one word you never want to hear in a dentist's office. A cavity develops when a tooth decays or breaks down by bacteria. It is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper
over time, even if you brush and floss regularly. If you have a cavity, it's
important to get it repaired, as brushing and flossing will not remove away the cavity. If left untreated, it can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It can spread to the root area and cause an abscess (
infection). This infection can then spread throughout the head and cause severe damage. If this goes untreated, it could even cause death.
Patient: "Well,
how are my teeth, Doc?"
Dentist: "Oh, my! Son, you have a cavity!
Looks like I need to numb your teeth and put a very big drill to remove the soft part of your teeth. Don't worry.
You won't feel a thing."
Patient: "Lies!"