Question

Account for the following: Tooth enamel is one of the hardest substances in our body. How does it undergo damage due to eating chocolates and sweets? What should we do to prevent it?

Answer 1

Tooth enamel damage :

• Substances like chocolates and sweets undergo degradation by the bacteria present in our mouths.
• These bacteria generally produce acid by degradation of sugar and it helps to corrode the tooth enamel which known as the hardest substance in our body
• Hence, the degradation process of the tooth generally starts when the pH falls to $5.5.$

Prevention of Tooth enamel damage:

• The tooth enamel damage by the bacteria can be mainly prevented by brushing teeth with toothpaste in the morning and night continually.
• As toothpaste mostly contain basic substance, hence the use of this helps to neutralize excess acid in the mouth.