Dental Caries

Alternate Names : Cavities, Tooth Decay, Dental Decay

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

In most cases there is tooth sensitivity to sweet foods and hot and cold food or drinks. If a tooth is sensitive to heat, it frequently requires a root canal.

There may be no symptoms until a cavity becomes very large or a tooth abscess forms. An abscess can cause pain, swelling, and fever.