What Actually Causes Cavities?

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WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSES CAVITIES?

Transcript of What Actually Causes Cavities?

Page 1: What Actually Causes Cavities?

WHAT ACTUALLYCAUSES CAVITIES?

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Part of taking care of one's teethis knowing about all of the

different things thatactually cause cavities.

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Bacteria that form inthe mouth can lead to cavities,

which is why flossing and brushingyour teeth is so important.

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High-acidity drinkslike soda and juices

can eat away at tooth enamel,causing cavities to form.

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Bacteria that are not removedfrom the teeth can multiply

and grow untilan entire colony forms.

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Regular dental cleaningsas well as brushing and flossing

one's teeth regularly caneffectively prevent cavities

from forming.

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Cavities are causedby tooth decay,

which happens whenplaque forms on the teeth.

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Plaque and bacteria can formon any side of the teeth,making it important to bethorough when brushingand flossing each day.

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Failing to brush one's teethand floss can lead to cavities.

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If the sugars that geton your teeth from food and drinkare not cleaned off fast enough,

bacteria can feed on them.

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The longer bacteriasit on your teeth,

the more likely it will bethat bacteria formsand causes damage.

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The extent of the damageto your teeth from plaqueis ultimately up to you.