Friday, May 21, 2010

When sugar ferments on the teeth, H+ is produced. what effect does this increased H+ have on tooth enamel?

is eating sugar candy really bad for your teeth? tooth decay is the result of the dissolving of tooth enamel (Ca5(PO4)3)OH). in the mouth the following equilibrium is establisehd





(Ca5(PO4)3)OH)(s) double %26lt;-%26gt; 5Ca2+ (aq) + 3PO43- (aq) + OH- (aq)

When sugar ferments on the teeth, H+ is produced. what effect does this increased H+ have on tooth enamel?
It de-calcifies and etches it over time


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