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How do bacteria create cavities?
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plaque | a sticky coating created by bacteria growing on teeth |
| acid | a substance produced by mouth bacteria |
| dissolve | to break apart |
| cavity | a hole in a tooth |
| dentin | the bony material that makes up most of the hard part of a tooth |
| enamel | a tooth's hard outer coating |
| pulp | the soft, living part of a tooth |
| fluoride | a substance added to water and toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay |