What Is a Cavity? How It Forms and How to Stop It Early

The 5 stages of tooth decay — from demineralisation to abscess

What Is a Cavity? How It Forms and How to Stop It Early Written by Dr. Shailee Swarup Maxillofacial Prosthodontist & Implantologist · Founder, The Tooth Company, Jubilee Hills_ Reading time: 6 minutes · Last reviewed: 26 June 2026 Most people think a cavity is a hole that suddenly appears in a tooth. It isn’t. […]