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1 After you eat, tiny bits of food are left between your teeth. Bacteria grow on them, forming plaque.  The bacteria digest the carbohydrates (sugars and starches) in food and produce an acid. This acid dissolves the enamel (the hard outer layer of your tooth) and a hole (cavity) is formed.
WHAT ARE CAVITIES? Cavities, also known as dental caries, are the result of tooth decay, which is the damage that occurs when bacteria in your mouth create acids that eat away at your tooth. Food debris cling to your teeth and the bacteria in your mouth turn that debris into acids.