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1 After you eat, tiny bits of food are left between your teeth. Bacteria grow on them, forming plaque.  The bacteria digest the carbohydrates (sugars and starches) in food and produce an acid. This acid dissolves the enamel (the hard outer layer of your tooth) and a hole (cavity) is formed.
Cavities are caused by tooth decay â a process that occurs over time. Plaque forms. Your mouth naturally contains many types of bacteria. Some thrive on food and drinks that contain certain forms of sugar. When these sugars aren't cleaned off your teeth, the bacteria quickly begin feeding on them and producing acids.