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Tooth decay caused by bacteria. It begins when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth's surface.

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12y ago

- Not brushing your teeth

- Eating so much sweets and chocolate or sugary foods

- Consuming too many acidy foods such as vinegar

- Smoking

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Yes, almost all are caused by microbes found in the mouth.

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tooth decay is caused by bacteria

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Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth. Bacteria produce acid that eats away at the surface of the teeth. To prevent tooth decay, brush your teeth regularly and use fluoride-containing toothpastes

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12y ago

Cavities are a bacteria.

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