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How do cavities develop in teeth?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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There are pits and fissures present naturally on the teeth (premolars & molars). When food particles get stuck into these pits and fissures and are left uncleaned, the microorganisms present in the oral cavity, act on these food particles, ferment it, and liberate lactic acid. This acid de-mineralised the tooth surface resulting in cavity formation.

Also, Whenever any food in any form is consumed, a thin bio-film of sucrose (from the food) is left behind on the smooth surfaces of the teeth (mainly incisors and canines), which when left uncleaned attracts the microorganisms from plaque and above mentioned process is repeated resulting in cavity formation.

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