Very few people complete their life without having cavity problems. According to a 2016 study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90% of adults in America have had a cavity. Apart from that, they found tooth decay alone affecting around 35% of the world's population. So, it’s obvious that cavities and tooth decay are quite common problems around the globe. Somerset Family Dentistry is sharing some of the myths and facts about cavities and how you can prevent them. Fact 1 : There is a common myth that you can easily notice when you have cavity. The fact is, early tooth decay isn’t easily visible. Usually, patients don’t feel pain until the condition gets worse and affects the tooth nerve. Fact 2 : Mostly children get cavities. The advancements in pediatric dental solutions have vastly reduced the number of cavity cases in children in the last couple of decades. However, bad dental habits and oral hygiene are the main reasons for cavities in