If you take carbohydrate foods daily, then the residues might lead to the buildup of plaque layer on your teeth and gums. Since plaque leads to bacteria formation harming dental tiene, therefore, it needs to be removed as soon as possible. Kids are often warned not to take too many candies or sweet food items as that can cause plaque formation. Plaque gets hardened up for forming tartar and it is the bacteria that feed on the same.