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Cavity Corner is where we answer the questions families ask most. What cavities are, why they happen, and how dentists take care of them — explained gently for children and clearly for grown-ups.
Nine guides, from the very first question to the treatments a dentist may talk about.
A simple, friendly explanation of the word families hear most often at the dentist.
What leads to a cavity, explained gently for children and clearly for grown-ups.
An overview of the ways a dentist can care for a tooth that has a cavity.
What a filling is, and what a child can expect at the appointment.
What a crown is, and when a dentist may talk to you about one.
What this treatment is, and the questions parents ask about it most.
A plain-language look at a treatment with a complicated name.
What it means when a baby tooth needs to come out, and what happens next.
What a space maintainer is for after a baby tooth is lost early.
These lessons are being written and reviewed by a pediatric dentist. Check back soon — new guides are added regularly.
This website is for education only and does not replace care from your dentist, physician, or emergency services.