WONDER #647: What Is a Cavity?

Question 1 of 3

What do most people call dental caries?

1. cavities
2. toothaches
3. false teeth
4. orthodontists

Question 2 of 3

What do dentists often give patients to numb the pain associated with filling cavities?

1. toothpaste
2. mouthwash
3. dental floss
4. anesthetic

Question 3 of 3

If you have a cavity, a dentist will usually fix it with a what?

1. crown
2. false teeth
3. filling
4. cap

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