What causes dental and oral disease?
Neglecting your dental and oral health, diet, personal habits and tobacco are the main causes of mouth, tooth, and gum problems.
Cavities and Gum Disease
Bacteria constantly multiply on your teeth. When bacteria build up, they form a sticky, colorless substance called plaque. The main cause of decay and gum disease is plaque. Bacteria produce acids, which destroy tooth enamel, the hard outer covering of the tooth. This leads to decay. When plaque is not removed by b
