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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.
A cavity is a hole in the toothâs enamel. Up to 90% of school children and the majority of adults have at least one cavity. If you want inspiration to brush and floss, seek out some Google images of severe untreated cavities. Not a pretty sight. Cavities result from the build-up of plaque â a sticky slimy substance composed mostly of bacteria. In breaking down sugar and carbohydrates, bacteria create acids, and these acids can eat away at the teeth. Cavities hurt when they get bigger and touch nerves. An untreated cavity can become a tooth abscess.