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<p>You call it a cavity. Your dentist calls it tooth decay or dental caries. They're all names for a hole in your tooth. The cause of tooth decay is plaque, a sticky substance in your mouth made up mostly of germs. Tooth decay starts in the outer layer, called the enamel. Without a filling, the decay can get deep into the tooth and its nerves and cause a toothache or abscess.</p> <p>To help prevent cavities</p> <ul> <li>Brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste</li> <li>Clean between your teeth every day with floss or another type of between-the-teeth cleaner</li> <li>Snack smart - limit sugary snacks</li> <li>See your dentist or oral health professional regularly</li> </ul>
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You call it a cavity. Your dentist calls it tooth decay or dental caries. They're all names for a hole in your tooth. The cause of tooth decay is plaque, a sticky substance in your mouth made up mostly of germs. Tooth decay starts in the outer layer, called the enamel. Without a filling, the decay can get deep into the tooth and its nerves and cause a toothache or abscess. To help prevent cavities - Brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste
- Clean between your teeth every day with floss or another type of between-the-teeth cleaner
- Snack smart - limit sugary snacks
- See your dentist or oral health professional regularly
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