What is dental cavities?

Dental caries is the localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

How do members experience dental cavities?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with dental cavities*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for dental cavities*

Who has dental cavities on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 20
30s 58
40s 67
50s 48
60s 32
70+ 23

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 90
Female 155