In order to judge ripeness and taste of cantaloupe you can look for a few things: 1  Without cracking into it, pick up the melon and check out its skin. 2  Looks under the webbing of the cantaloupe and see if there is any color coming through the webbing. 3  Look for one that feels heavy for its size and that has a clean rind.
A cavity (say: KA-vuh-tee) develops when a tooth decays (say: dih-KAZE), or breaks down. A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also called dental caries (say: KARE-eez), and if you have a cavity, it's important to get it repaired.
Cavities refer to tooth decay, which occurs when specific types of bacteria produce acid that destroys the toothâs enamel and its underlying layer, the dentin. Signs & Symptoms. Cavity symptoms include: 1  Toothache. 2  Sensitivity to sweet, hot or cold foods or drinks. 3  Pain when chewing.