People who have a dry mouth are at the risk for developing cavities, and your dentist may prescribe artificial saliva and mouth moisturizers and recommend chewing sugarless gum to stimulate saliva production. Finally antiseptic mouthwash containing chlorhexidine as Peridex ® may also be useful in killing bacteria associated with caries.

Cavity, which are generally regarded as the beginning with no long-term effects. If left untreated, the invasion and subsequent destruction of the tooth occurs. This can cause irritation of the nerves, allowing pain and sensitive teeth. Dental abscess can form, which can rarely lead to serious blood infection, or heart damage. Even death is possible if treatment never asked, although relatively rare in the U.S..

Treatment may have adverse effects on teeth

Any surgical or dental procedure carries the risk of bleeding, infection and reaction to pain medication. Root canal treatment can cause nerve damage, which can cause tingling or numbness in the area of surgery. Antibiotics can cause allergic reactions, stomach upset or other side effects. Other side effects depend on the specific drugs used.