This common affliction can be treated easily and in most cases, prevented altogether. Cavities form on your teeth due to the bacteria that lives in the plaque which grows on the teeth. In fact, after eating just one bit of sugary foods, acid forms and attacks your teeth.
Cavities can take months, sometimes even years, to develop.
Some cavities, however, grow very quickly and can be quite painful. Below, we will discuss the treatment available now for tooth decay, as well as prevention of tooth decay. The real trick to preventing this problem is to keep the teeth as clean as you can, as often as you can. Brushing immediately after eating, especially after eating anything sweet, is essential. Flossing is important to prevent decay in between the teeth.