Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
B.Sc., B.D.S., F.C.P.S., M.H.P.E, FPAOMS (Hons)
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
B.Sc., B.D.S., F.C.P.S., M.H.P.E, FPAOMS (Hons)
Tooth decay, also known as a cavity is the buildup of plaque (combination of bacteria, acid, food debris and saliva) in your teeth causing tooth decay. Signs of a cavity include persistent toothache, pits or holes in teeth and searing pain after eating something hot or cold.