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Why is there dental caries?

 

There is often a layer of dental plaque on the surfaces of our teeth, which is filled with bacteria.
There is often a layer of dental plaque filled with bacteria on the surface of our teeth.
 

Every time we eat and drink

Every time we eat and drink
Food + Bacteria = Acid
 
 

Acid attacks our tooth surfaces.
Acid attacks our tooth surfaces.

 
Saliva can reduce acid attack towards our teeth but it must have enough time to work.
Saliva can reduce acid attack towards our teeth but it must have enough time to work.
 
If we are eating and drinking frequently, saliva will not have enough time to work. Therefore, the chances for acidic attacks are increased, and dental caries can occur.
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