For the dental patient. Eating habits for a healthy smile and body.

Caring For You Teeth and Gums Dental cavities are caused by a thin film of bacteria called “plaque” that coats your teeth. When you eat or drink the plaque bacteria digest any sugar and produce acids that attack your tooth enamel. The stickiness of plaque keeps these acids in contact with the enamel for some time after you have finished eating or drinking. With repeated and prolonged exposure to these acids, your enamel eventually can wear through, resulting in cavities.