Do You Know Dental Caries Are Contagious?
Sugar-laden candy bars aren’t the only cause of cavities. Tooth decay actually results when bacteria in your mouth feed on food debris (starchy, sticky foods are a primary culprit) and produce acid as a by-product. This mix of food, acid, saliva, and germs clings to your teeth as a filmy substance called plaque, which can erode teeth enamel and cause cavities to form. These germs can spread from mouth to mouth via shared food and utensils, sneezing, kissing, and more.…
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