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What is the reason to tooth decay.
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Dear, the most common reason for tooth decay is food lodgement (food stuck) between your teeth or in a pit present on your tooth. As the food got stuck in the tooth or between the teeth, it starts decaying producing chemicals that decays or weaken the tooth leading to caries / tooth decay.
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Bacteria in saliva decompose the food particles (carbohydrates) into acids. This causes demineralization of tooth and decay.
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Not keeping them clean.
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