Which of the following explanations of the caries process is most appropriate for a 10 year old patient who snacks frequently on soft drinks and doughnuts?

The ‘bugs’ in your mouth eat the sugar in the food you eat, and change it into acid which can make holes in your teeth.

Not brushing your teeth means the sugar from your snack attacks your teeth for about twenty minutes.

Bacteria in your mouth are the main cause of caries.

When you eat doughnuts and soft drinks, because of all the sugar in them you’ll get cavities.