 |  | Cavities are holes in your teeth that are very sore. But if you brush and floss your teeth, you will make your teeth strong and clean so you won't get cavities. Cavities are caused when sugar and sweet stuff from candies are left on your teeth for too long. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on your teeth when you don't even know it. Plaque is very sneaky, and when there is a lot of plaque on your teeth, it can also cause cavities! You can avoid cavities and plaque by practicing proper dental habits, including brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing every night and visiting your dentist twice a year.  Copyright 2003 Healthy Smiles Hawaii • Privacy Policy | |  | | |