why does tooth decay start when pH of mouth is lower than 5.5?
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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. ... Since plaque coats the teeth, saliva can not reach the tooth layer to neutralize the acid.
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