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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.
Home > Cavities & Strong Teeth > Cavities 101: Prevent, Prevent, Prevent > How Do You Prevent Cavities Easy Ways To Prevent Cavities When acid constantly attacks the teeth, the hard outer shell of the toothâthe enamelâkeeps losing minerals. A white spot, which signals early decay, may appear on a tooth, and the damage at this point can be reversed and enamel can repair itself.