Holes in the teeth (8)

I believe the answer is:

cavities

(Other definitions for cavities that I've seen before include "Decayed areas in teeth" , "Empty spaces" , "Is active in hollows" , "Holes (in choppers)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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