What is the importance of pH in tooth decay?
Tooth enamel is made up of calcium phosphate. It does not dissolve in water, but is corroded when the pH in the mouth is below than 5.5. It happens if the mouth is not properly washed after food. Bacterial present in the mouth produce free acids due to degradation of sugar and food particles present in the mouth. Due to this the pH of the mouth falls.
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