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Your Diet and Tooth Decay
Are you aware that many common foods may be the cause of tooth decay?
When some foods or beverages, especially sticky and sugary snacks and drinks, remain in contact with your tooth enamel for a prolonged period, plaque will develop. Plaque contains bacterium that breaks down the sugar content in substances, producing an acid. This acid has the ability to dissolve the minerals in your tooth enamel, allowing bacteria to enter the softer underlying layers of your tooth therefore, causing what is known as tooth decay or tooth caries.
Soft, sticky and sugary substances such as sweets, biscuits, cakes and soft drinks are more likely to cause you problems. You should avoid snacking on these foods between meals and your teeth should be brushed and flossed to remove plaque and bacteria as soon as possible after consumption of these treats
