WHAT IS TOOTH DECAY

• Permanently damaged area in a tooth that develop into holes
• Begins when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth's surface
• If left untreated the cavities in your teeth can get bigger causing pain, gum disease or dental abscesses

Most common signs of tooth decay

• Toothaches either continuous or occasional sharp pain
• Sensitivity to hot or cold
• Grey, brown or black spots
• Visible pit or hole in the tooth
• Bad breath