Though you might easily recognize what a tooth cavity is, there’s a good chance that some of what you might think about cavities isn’t entirely true. For instance, many patients believe the condition is caused by too much sugar in their diets, and are therefore confused when they develop cavities despite refraining from it. Since they’re the most common chronic condition in the country, the truth about why cavities develop and how to effectively prevent them is something everyone should know. (more…)