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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.
Three Parts:Preventing an Existing Cavity From Getting WorseVisiting the Dentist to Treat a CavityPreventing CavitiesCommunity Q&A. Cavities, small holes in your teeth that can enlarge over time, occur when the protective enamel of your teeth is eaten away by acids and bacteria.