What are the main dietary causes of tooth decay ?

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What are the main dietary causes of tooth decay ?
sugar
Reply:Sugary food.
Reply:Main thing is sugar Later on smoking also causes tooth decay,
Reply:It occurs when your teeth are frequently exposed to foods containing carbohydrates such as starches and sugars like soda pop, candy, cake and even sticky fruits. T





Cavities have been identified as a bacterial infection caused by specific bacterial*. Bacteria inhabit the plaque and form up to 500 different products including acid Plaque interacts with food deposits on your teeth to produce acid that will slowly dissolve the calcium in your teeth, the surface of the tooth..."enamel" is 97% calcium, causing tooth decay and some of the other products cause gum disease and bad breath.. The bacteria that causes decay is know as Streptococcus mutans. Because the acidic plaque rests against the tooth, the acid dissolves the calcium molecules from the tooth surface. When enough calcium dissolves from the tooth surfaces, the surface breaks and forms a hole. That is how cavities form. An active lesion demineralizes the tooth and can be diagnosed based upon color, surface texture and x-rays. White spots can be active lesions if they are not glossy, and feel rough to the explorer placed parallel to the tooth.
Reply:starchy food...dougnuts, potato chips, crackers, creamcookie sandwiches and the like...


acidic foods...soda, and the like


retentive foods...crackers...and the like
Reply:anything if you leave it on too long. its not just sugary foods, it's the soft, sticky carbs like cheesy pasta, bread, crackers, just make sure to brush right after. If you eat sour stuff eat cheese or wait a while before brushing. And i also heard that it takes time for cavities to form.

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