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He says, "Sticky and chewy foods can easily lodge in the crevices of teeth, preventing saliva from neutralising plaque acid.

As they digest, they produce acid that can erode the tooth enamel. Over time, this erosion creates holes in the teeth and cavities. This process is similar to how flowing water erodes rocks in a ...

"Fluoride helps to remineralize and strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria and sugars in the mouth," Heaton adds.