Dr. Johnny Johnson and Associates, Pediatric Dentists

What Causes Tooth Decay?

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Dental plaque is a thin, sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth.

When plaque build-up on the outside of the tooth combines with sugars and starches in the food you eat, it produces acids that attack the tooth enamel.

With time and repeated acid attacks, the enamel breaks down and a cavity forms.

If a cavity is left untreated, it can lead to more serious oral health problems.

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