{"id":2125,"date":"2016-06-13T10:42:59","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T09:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/uk\/?page_id=2125"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:35:21","slug":"tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Tooth Decay? Cavity Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tooth decay<\/strong> and cavities affect the majority of people at some point in their lives. They are also largely preventable with a good oral hygiene routine and regular visits to your dentist.<\/p>

If you do have tooth decay, you should not ignore it, as it will only get worse, and ultimately become a serious infection, requiring antibiotics, tooth removal, and even surgery.<\/p>

So if you\u2019re worried about having or getting rotten teeth, you\u2019re certainly not alone. Fortunately, if caught early, it can be easy to reverse tooth decay<\/strong> and prevent a cavity from developing.<\/p>

If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to more serious dental problems<\/a> like abscesses and tooth loss.<\/p>

In this guide we\u2019ll go over the following information:<\/p>