Cavities & fillings
What Causes Cavities? A Plain Guide
2026-10-06
Cavities form when plaque bacteria make acid that wears down enamel. Learn the causes, risk factors and simple ways to protect your teeth.
DENTAL ARTICLES
Cavities & fillings articles
How cavities start, how they are treated, and how to prevent the next one. See our Tooth-colored fillings page.
Cavities are common and much easier to treat when they are small. These articles show what a cavity looks like, how fillings work, how tooth-colored fillings compare with metal ones and how to lower your risk of the next one. If a tooth is sensitive or hurts when you bite, it is worth a check.
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8345 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite B100
Peoria, AZ 85381
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731 E Union Hills Dr, Suite B7
Phoenix, AZ 85024
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10621 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
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1116 S. Stapley Dr., Suite B108
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 536-8000Opening December 2026 · Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat
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