Tooth decay is damage that occurs when bacteria in the mouth
make acids that eat away at the enamel of a tooth. This can
cause a hole in the tooth called a cavity. If it isn't treated,
tooth decay can cause infection, pain, and loss of Kathleen
Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Steven K. Patterson, BS, DDS, MPH
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