Sugar Makes Holes in Teeth
Age 6 · Health
Tiny germs live in your mouth all the time. When you eat something sweet, they turn the sugar into acid, and the acid makes a small hole in your tooth.
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- A lollipop after lunch
- Sweet juice in a cup
Key takeaways
- Sweet food feeds the germs that live in your mouth.
- Brushing your teeth takes the acid away and protects the hard outside of your teeth.
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