A dentist is a trained specialist who works to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. A dentist has completed at least eight years of schooling, and has either a received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, or a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. If your dentist is a pediatric dentist, it means that they specialize in treating children from infancy through their teen years. A pediatric dentist has gone through the proper education and training would need to work with young kids. Other specializations include: Endodontics (root canals), Oral and maxillofacial (including pathology, radiology, and surgery), Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, Periodontics (gum disease) Prosthodontics (implants)
A cavity is a small hole in your tooth caused by tooth decay. When plaque buildup on your tooth combines with sugars and starches in the foods you eat cavities are formed. It produces an acid that eats away at the enamel on your tooth. If a cavity is not treated, it can lead o more serious problems. In order to prevent cavities you must remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once daily.

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