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Everyone knows eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay, but few are aware of exactly how that happens. It's not the sugar itself that does the damage, but rather the chain of events that takes place after you eat that piece of cake. Your children may be more inclined to heed your warnings about the effects of sugar on teeth if they know about the continuous tug-of-war taking place inside their mouths. Here's how taking certain actions can prevent tooth decay from hijacking your family's oral health. How Cavities Develop The mouth is full of hundreds of bacteria, many of which are beneficial to the oral ecosystem. However, certain harmful oral bacteria feed on the sugars you eat to create acids that destroy the tooth enamel, which is the shiny, protective outer layer of the tooth. Cavities are a bacterial infection created by acids, that cause your teeth to experience a hole in them. Without treatment, cavities can progress past the enamel and into the deeper layer...

Tooth decay (dental caries) is damage to a tooth that can happen when decay-causing bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth’s surface or enamel. This can lead to a small hole in a tooth, called a cavity. If tooth decay is not treated, it can cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss. People of all ages can get tooth decay once they have teeth—from childhood through the senior years. Young children are at risk for “early childhood caries,” sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay, which is severe tooth decay in baby teeth. Because many older adults experience receding gums, which allows decay-causing bacteria in the mouth to come into contact with the tooth’s root, they can get decay on the exposed root surfaces of their teeth. Causes When decay-causing bacteria come into contact with sugars and starches from foods and drinks, they form an acid. This acid can attack the tooth’s enamel causing it to lose minerals. This can happen if you eat or drink often, especiall...

How do you prevent tooth decay when you love sugar? About one in 10 people get a quarter of their calories from it. It's also included in an unexpected variety of foods, making it hard to know you're eating it. But sugar exacerbates tooth decay symptoms, such as gum recession, tooth discolouration, sensitivity and bad breath. The good news is there are ways your family can cut back, if not kick it completely, preventing tooth decay and creating a healthier, happier household. Here's what you should know about sugar in food and four ways to curb your family's intake. Foods You Eat Can Cause Tooth Decay Symptoms Part of good dental health is knowing what's in your family's food and how it can harm your teeth. Sugar induces plaque to develop which will combine with carbohydrates and cause acid build-up, which breaks down tooth enamel, causing cavities to occur. Perhaps surprisingly, ketchup, granola bars, salad dressing, baked beans and spaghetti sauce all contain ...