Question

At what ph in the mouth is decay faster and why

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, tooth decay occurs at pH 5.5 or below. As we know that the bacteria present in our mouth converts the sugar or carbohydrates present in food particles into lactic acids. These lactic acids are organic acids or organic compounds. As the result of which acids are produced by the help of bacteria. As we know that bacteria which is present in our tooth, eat the foods which is present in our teeth and convert it into lactic acid and reduces lactic acid as a excretion of bacteria.