QUESTION

What causes these teeth-

to turn to these teeth?

The answer is BACTERIA!!

WHAT are BACTERIA? Click Here

So HOW do bacteria cause tooth decay?

Your teeth are covered with a white substance called ENAMEL.
Sugar from your food gets left on your teeth and is eaten by BACTERIA.
The BACTERIA then forms a sticky coating on your teeth. This is called PLAQUE.
The PLAQUE contains ACID which rots away the enamel of your tooth, exposing the DENTINE.
This is the result - TOOTHACHE!!

HOW can we stop BACTERIA attacking our teeth?

Regular brushing after food and before you go to bed.
Visit your dentist regularly.
Drink plenty of milk and eat cheese and fruit.
Cut down on sweets and cakes.
If possible - drink water with FLUORIDE in it.