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What kinds of foods cause tooth decay? And why do they form?

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What kinds of foods cause tooth decay? And why do they form?

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In general any foods that contain sucrose (sugar) will cause tooth decay. Some unexpected foods include chocolate/strawberry milk, juices, fruit snacks, kids and adult cereal . Tooth decay is the result of chronic acid attack which is a byproduct of sucrose digestion by the bacteria that live on our teeth. Acid is a by product of sugar digestion by the bacteria.