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\"womanDo you feel like you\u2019re always getting cavities, even as your friends come away from visits to the dentist scot-free? That doesn\u2019t <\/span>necessarily<\/span><\/i> mean you have worse dental hygiene or that you\u2019ve got more of a sweet tooth than they do. According to your dentist and a recent study published in the journal <\/span>Cell Host & Microbe<\/span><\/i>, some people are actually genetically predisposed to cavities. If your grandparents had a lot of cavities despite good brushing and flossing habits, chances are you will, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep reading to find out what\u2019s going on inside your mouth that creates the environment for decay to form. Then, learn our top tips for prevention — for a healthy, beautiful, and long-lasting smile! <\/span><\/p>\n

Are You At Risk of Cavities?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It may come as a relief to know that, <\/span>yes, <\/span><\/i>you can be at a higher risk of cavities than other people due to something beyond your control. It often has to do with the way the bacteria in your mouth reacts with the sugars in what you eat and drink. You may be genetically predisposed to weaker tooth enamel, too. That combination leads to cavities in quick succession. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to genetics, some of the factors that can increase your risk of tooth decay include:<\/span><\/p>\n