Causes of Cavities
Cavities are a common dental problem, but just what causes them? How can you avoid cavities? And how dangerous can they be if they are left untreated?
How Cavities Develop
Cavities are caused by tooth decay, which is the progressive destruction of your tooth enamel and dentin. The enamel is the hard, protective outer layer of the tooth, and the dentin is the interior layer.
Tooth decay occurs when remnants from foods and drinks that have significant fermentable carbohydrate content accumulate on your teeth. Fermentable carbohydrates are carbohydrates that are especially ...






