Your teeth are fighting a constant battle against bacteria and other acids that eat away at their enamel. Each meal exposes your teeth to acids in food and drinks that result in damage to the enamel of teeth over time. This damage is why cavities are so widespread – you are always susceptible to tooth decay.  Model Dental Clinic  helps all patients fight tooth decay by encouraging good habits and removing bacteria, calculus, and plaque from teeth. What Is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay occurs when there are sugar and leftover food in your mouth and coating the teeth. This food reacts with the chemicals and acids in your saliva and mouth, turning it into plaque. Plaque is the sticky coating on teeth that eats away at enamel as much as it can. Plaque is gotten rid of by brushing and flossing twice a day, but there are still some bacteria and plaque that toothbrushes cannot easily remove. As plaque builds up, it continues to eat away at enamel until holes form. T...