Question

please tell why does acid damage our theeth

Answer 1

acid react with our theeth enamel made of calcium phosphate t and decay it leading to tooth decay

Answer 2

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Enamel is the outermost protective shell that covers your teeth and it’s the hardest most highly mineralized substance in the body (even more so than bones!). The role that enamel plays in the mouth is to protect the inner layers of teeth from damaging effects caused by acids and plaque. As an added protective measure to prevent enamel from becoming damaged, dentists also apply sealant around the chewing surfaces, although it doesn’t protect areas of the tooth that sealant won’t reach, allowing sodas and sticky candies to cause decay.

When left on the teeth, acids can cause erosion which is irreversible damage to the tooth’s structure linked to the chemical processes caused by sugars and bacteria. This happens when acidic substances stick to the teeth and react with bacteria in the mouth to form lactic acid. Unlike most parts of the human body, enamel doesn’t contain living cells, so it’s unable to regenerate.

What determines the level of damage that acidic foods cause to your teeth is the pH level of the foods and beverages you consume, as well as how long your mouth is exposed to them. While water is considered neutral with a pH of 7.0, the loss of tooth enamel begins at a pH level of 4.0. Many popular candies come in well under this threshold, and some sour candies have even been found to have a pH level close to that of battery acid (1.0), capable of causing burns to the gums and cheeks.

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