Deputy Jailor -2024 The enamel on our teeth is made of a mineral called hydroxyapatite. Acids produced by bacteria in the mouth, after consuming sugars, can dissolve this enamel. This demineralization process begins when the pH drops below 5.5.
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Asked in Asst. Engineer Comb. Comp. Exam (Pre) 2024 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Mineral Deficiency Diseases)
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Answer: A. Less than 5.5
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