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So to answer the original question, how long it takes for cavities to form really depends on a variety of factors. If Team Remineralization is healthy and playing well, it might take years for a cavity to form. If Team Decay has the momentum however, a cavity might form in weeks to months, depending on how severely tilted the balance of the tug-o-war teams is. -Nicolas K. Young, DMD. Dentist Orem Utah.
On a macroscopic level, I've seen patients develop cavities in as little as three months (dry mouth, foods high in sugars and\or acids and poor oral hygiene. On a regular basis some every 6 months. On a microscopic level & under the right circumstances, it can take merely hours for dental caries (cavities) to begin.