Eating habits and food choices can lead to tooth decay, or cavities. A steady supply of sugary foods and drinks, including sports and energy drinks, can damage teeth. But snacking or “grazing” all day long can also lead to tooth decay. Plaque (sounds like “back”) is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth.

Why snacking is bad for teeth?

For general dentistry practitioners, snacking is considered to be bad for your teeth because anytime you snack on sugary or starchy foods, the sugar, and starch combined with the bacteria in your mouth to form acids that wear down your enamel.

What foods cause the most cavities?