12/10/2026
π¦· That small hole in your tooth will NOT heal by itself!
Bacteria + sugar = acid, and acid digs a hole in your tooth π³
Early cavities often don't hurt, but untreated ones can lead to severe pain, abscess and tooth loss π
Small hole = simple filling β
Ignored hole = root canal, crown or extraction πΈ
Protect your teeth π
πͺ₯ Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
π§΅ Clean between your teeth daily
π¬ Limit how OFTEN you take sugar
π₯ Visit a dentist once or twice a year
π¨ Facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing or breathing? Go to hospital immediately!
Tag someone with a toothache today π
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