Cavities? What causes them?!


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Cavities? What causes them?

I know not brushing them and eating sweets causes it.....i was talking to my friend which goes to dental school...and she throu that question at me....iwas going to answer...not brushing them and eating sweets! But it seemed like she was going to say no...its part of it but it seemed like she was going add to it!Is there another cause


Answers:

The actual bacteria that causes dental decay is called "Streptacoccus mutans". Sugar and food acids feed the bacteria and cause it to destroy the mineral content in the teeth, causing the tooth to break down and cavitate.




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