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citric acids destroys the enamel on your teeth, which is why most dentists suggest drinking orange/grapefruit juice or lemonade through a straw/
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What functional group causes a molecule of citric acid to be acidic?
Carboxyl
Where does the acid that causes tooth decay come from?
i just learnt this, its: plaque is a sticky film of saliva, food particles and bacteria found on teeth. when the bacteria digests sugary food particals, they produce an acid that can dissalve tooth enamal. saliva has a neutralising effect on yhe acid because it is slightly basic(pH 7.4)
Is Citric acid a mineral acid?
No. Citric acid is an organic acid
What causes citric acid to be an acid?
An acid is a substance with high levels of H+ ions. The higher the concentration of H+ ions, the greater the pH, thus more acidic. Citric acid, therefore, contains a surplus of unbonded H+ ions and that makes it an acid.
Does sugarcane contain citric acid?
As I know sugarcane does not contain citric acid but lemon contains citric acid.
Where does the acid that causes tooth decay come from and how can you prevent it?
Bacteria that populate the mouth metabolize simple carbohydrates (sugar) and produce the acid that causes tooth decay. Reducing the bacteria by effective and frequent brushing and flossing can reduce tooth decay. Limiting intake of sugar will also reduce decay. There is also a growing body of research that indicates xylitol as a sugar substitute may also be effective in reducing tooth decay.
How does gaging after eating make you have tooth decay?
When you gag, this causes the teeth and gums to be touched by stomach acids. The acid causes the teeth enamel to wear away thus causing tooth decay.
Why shouldn't drink much fizzy drink?
because it contains acid which erodes your teeth and causes tooth decay
Which will decay a tooth the quickest soda or water?
A tooth will decay faster in soda because of the acid content that dissolves the tooth. In water, which is PH neutral, the tooth shouldn't decay at all.
What can citric acid do to human bodies?
decay and burn them in a long time
Is tooth paste alkine?
yes it neutralises the acid on your teeth to prevent tooth decay
What are the bad effect of citric acid to human health?
Can decay tooth enamel, long repeated exposures. Skin, respiratory and severe eye irritant, can cause allergic reactions. check the MSDS for it.
What is the process that bacteria use to convert sugar into acid?
food, an energy source. / An example would be when you eat sugar, the bacteria in your mouth will eat the sugar and then as a by-product produce acid, which causes tooth decay. bacteria also puts acid next to your tooth making your outer part of your tooth get a hole.
(now the caries equation:?
Sugar + Plaque = Acid + Tooth = Decay
Is tooth decay caused by bacteria that realises the acid into you mouth?
It is primarily from acid produced by bacteria.
Is Tooth decay a acid or an alkali?
Toot decay isn't a chemical, it's something that's happening to your teeth.
Is another word for decay.?
Rot and decomposition are words for decay. Another word for tooth decay is cavity. Cavities happen as a result of the production of acid by bacterial fermentation of food debris accumulated on the tooth surface.
