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Cavity
Basically a cavity is a hole, or defect in the tooth structure. It is created by the demineralization and breakdown of tooth structure from the acid attack of bacteria in the mouth.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
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Mouth
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