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Eating or drinking sugary things often can cause tooth decay.

What we found

Germs in the mouth use sugar to make acid that harms teeth. Having sugary food or drink often, especially between meals, raises the risk of cavities.

Why we gave this result

CDC says germs are fed each time you eat or drink and warns about sugar between meals. WHO names a continued high intake of free sugars as a cause of tooth decay.

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