Question

c. How are cavities formed in your teeth?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The acids in plaque remove minerals in your tooth's hard, outer enamel.

This erosion causes tiny openings or holes in the enamel — the first stage of cavities.

Once areas of enamel are worn away, the bacteria and acid can reach the next layer of your teeth, called dentin.

Answer 2

A cavity is a hole in the tooth that develops as a result of dental deterioration. Cavities arise when acids in the mouth dissolve the tooth's hard outer covering (enamel). Anyone, at any moment, can develop a cavity. Brushing, flossing, and receiving regular dental cleanings can help you avoid cavities (sometimes called dental caries).

Cavities can develop for a number of causes, including:

• Cavities are formed as a result of a variety of circumstances. In most circumstances, the stages are as follows:
• Sugary, starchy meals and beverages encourage the growth of bacteria in the mouth (fruit, candy, bread, cereal, sodas, juice and milk). These carbohydrates are converted to acids by bacteria.
•  The teeth have been coated with a sticky material.
• Plaque acids erode away at tooth enamel without appropriate brushing and flossing, creating cavities.