31. pH of mouth is responsible for tooth decay. How? Write the preventive measures,
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Bacteria in the mouth create acids after eating through the oxidation of sugar and food particles in the mouth. Tooth decay starts when the mouth's pH is below 5.5. In addition to food particles, masses of bacterial cells bind to the teeth to form dental plaque.
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