This inflammation is called gingivitis. The gum separates from the teeth and bacteria grow inside this space where they attack the bones. Gingivitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in older people. Eat a piece of candy. After about 5 minutes, notice what happens in your mouth.
Some people say their mouth feels mossy.
This slime helps the bacteria stick to your teeth and to each other. Eventually, this slime on your teeth sticks to other bacteria and a plaque begins to form. Perhaps after you have performed this experiment, you would like to brush these bacteria off your teeth so they can't form a cavity. After one and two weeks, observe the tooth. Now that you know how bacteria contribute to cavities, you can try to eliminate the problems they cause.