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Tooth cavities, or dental caries as they are known to the profession, are caused almost entirely by sugar, the worst being the sticky sugars used in candies, chocolate bars, and other gooey treats. These sugars stick to the cracks and crevices of the teeth and react with bacteria to form an acid that destroys tooth enamel.

The solution is to stop eating the stuff. You get all the sugar your body needs from less destructive sources such as fruits and vegetables.

As for gingivitis, the term is rather generic and refers to gum inflammation which can have a score of causes...including dental caries close to the gumline.

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