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nikklg [1K]
4 years ago
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What term is used to describe the process whereby bacteria on the teeth metabolize carbohydrates, producing tooth-damaging acids

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zmey [24]4 years ago
7 0
To describe the process whereby bacteria on the teeth metabolize carbohydrates producing tooth-damaging acids is used the term tooth (or dental) decay. It is a tooth demineralization process that occurs when a tooth is exposed to an acidic environment of pH 5.5 and below. The primary food source for cariogenic (cavity-causing) bacteria is dietary sugars.Suggestion is to b<span>rush and floss promptly after eating so to insure that dental plaque is not present on your teeth.</span>
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