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08/21/2006
Cholesterol The investigators explain cavities -- also known as dental caries -- form when bacteria interact with certain foods on the surface of the teeth. The first step in the process is the formation of dental plaque, which is made up of bacteria growing in a polysaccharide matrix. Acid can also be formed by bacteria, which then eats away at the tooth, causing a cavity to form. Dental caries affect more than 95 percent of all adults and cost the American economy nearly $40 billion every year. Cranberries contain many substances known to inhibit enzymes linked to plaque formation.

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