Question

calcium phosphate is present in touch enamel .what happen when we consume sweets​

Answer 1

Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel and it is known as hydroxyapetite which is basic in nature. It is present in bones also. It is the hardest known material in the whole body. It is present on the outside part of the crown area in a tooth.

Answer 2

When we consume sweets it reacts with potassium phosphate and produces lactic acid. It results in tooth decay and cavities.

Explanation:

• Our enamel contains calcium phosphate.
• Calcium phosphate refers to the white layer of nutrition which is found in many living beings.
• When we eat sweets it reacts with the calcium phosphate solid that is present on our enamel.
• It results in the streptococcus process. In this process the production of lactic acid takes place.
• Lactic acid, therefore, destroys and weakens the tooth enamel.
• Furthermore, it results in tooth decay and cavities.