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The mouth itself is full of all different kinds of bacteria. Some is good, and some is bad. This is why it is so important to keep up with a proper schedule of dental hygiene and a healthy diet. When you eat or drink something very sugary, there are certain types of bacteria that consume it as well. When these bacteria process and digest the sugar, they produce acids. The acids that these bacteria produce break down tooth enamel in a process called demineralization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over time, and especially left untreated by way of proper hygiene and dental appointments, the breakdown of enamel results in cavities. Cavities are holes in your teeth that are full of even more acid producing bacteria. This will lead to the hole being formed deeper and deeper into your tooth. As it makes its way to your tooth\u2019s root, the living part of your tooth, you will experience multiple discomforts. Deep jaw pain, sensitivity to cold\/hot foods, painful chewing, and possible tooth loss. So when you heard that \u201csugar will rot your teeth\u201d growing up, just remember that it is true! Sugar is the leading cause of cavities and tooth decay, and can lead to many other problems as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n