Tooth Decay - The Most Common Oral Disease Worldwide

An estimated two point three billion people have untreated cavities in their permanent teeth, making it the most common oral disease world wide. Tooth decay can lead to other health issues that extend way beyond your mouth, from heart disease to respiratory infections. There isn't concrete evidence about whether it's better to do a filling or to put on a crown for a root canal. It's not even proven that pulling your wisdom teeth is useful, unless you have an infection or a cavity there.