Question

How does tooth enamel damage due to the eating of sweets?How can we prevent the decay?

Answer 1

Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles remainig in the mouth after eating. Due to this, the enamel gets corroded.

Using toothpastes which r generally basic as they can nuetralise the excess acid prevent tooth decay

Answer 2

the bacterias present in the mouth feeds on the food sticked on the tooth. they release acid after digesting the sticked food on the tooth.