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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. If your teeth hurt, a cavity could be the culprit. Cavities occur when plaque buildup on your teeth creates tooth decay. Plaque is a combination of saliva, bacteria and food particles, and this substance sticks to your teeth as you eat.Plaque contains harmful acids that eat away at your tooth enamel and create tiny holes.avities occur when plaque buildup on your teeth creates tooth decay. Plaque is a combination of saliva, bacteria and food particles, and this substance sticks to your teeth as you eat. Plaque contains harmful acids that eat away at your tooth enamel and create tiny holes.