Causes Flashcards
1
Q
What causes cavity?
A
Bacteria turns carbs into acid and forms a plaque.
2
Q
How does it work?
A
The plaque dissolves enamel to create holes which is the cavity
3
Q
What are the other causes?
A
Older gums that pulls away which expose the roots of teeth and decay around fillings.
4
Q
How does fillings causes cavities?
A
The fillings are weak and can easily break
