Why do cavities hurt?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Tooth decay exposes the inner layers of the tooth, making it sensitive to temperature, pressure, or sweets, leading to pain.

Tooth decay exposes the inner layers of the tooth, making it sensitive to temperature, pressure, or sweets, leading to pain.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.