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Tooth Decay and Cavity Formation

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What is the primary cause of tooth decay?

Acids from bacteria removing minerals in the tooth's enamel

Hardening of plaque into tartar

Formation of plaque due to eating sugars and not cleaning teeth well (correct)

Swelling and irritation of the pulp from bacteria

What is the first stage of cavities according to the text?

Formation of dental plaque

Bacteria and acid reaching the layer called dentin

Erosion causing tiny openings in the enamel (correct)

Hardening of plaque into tartar

Why does the layer called dentin become more sensitive to acid?

Acids from bacteria removing minerals in the tooth's enamel

Formation of plaque due to eating sugars and not cleaning teeth well

Wearing away of the enamel allowing bacteria and acid to reach dentin (correct)

Hardening of plaque into tartar

What creates a shield for bacteria on the teeth?

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What causes pain in the tooth due to tooth decay?

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Tooth Decay and Cavity Formation

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary cause of tooth decay?

What is the first stage of cavities according to the text?

Why does the layer called dentin become more sensitive to acid?

What creates a shield for bacteria on the teeth?

What causes pain in the tooth due to tooth decay?

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