According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults between 20 and 64 years old has at least one cavity, and older adults are twice as likely to have untreated cavities. As one of the most common oral health problems in the country, many patients learn at their routine checkups and cleanings with their dentists that they need a filling to treat signs of decay. Read on to learn how they can tell that a cavity is forming and what they’ll do to treat the issue.
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