Caries

What happens when caries attack?

When we eat too much sweet or sugar-containing food, or when we fail to brush our teeth after each meal, the bacteria in our mouth use the food remains as a source of energy, decomposing them and releasing acids which in turn attack the enamel of the teeth.

These sugars also facilitate the formation of so-called bacterial plaque, a film-like layer that covers the teeth and facilitates the development of caries. This is why we must brush our teeth to not loose the battle against caries.