What is the process called when acids remove minerals from the tooth enamel?
How Sugar Destroys Teeth Activity

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Souraya Robbins
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Demineralization
Decomposition
Remineralization
Oxidation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which bacteria produce acid in the mouth when they encounter and digest sugar?
Streptococcus mutans
Streptococcus sorbrinus
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Bifidobacterium bifidum
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the pH level at which the acidity starts to dissolve minerals and destroy the tooth’s enamel?
Exactly 5.5
Exactly 7
More than 7
Less than 5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What did one study find about the risk of losing teeth in adults who drink sugary drinks?
33% decrease in risk of losing 1–5 teeth
No impact on the risk of losing teeth
44% increase in risk of losing 1–5 teeth
66% increase in risk of losing 1–5 teeth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the recommended frequency for brushing to prevent cavities and tooth decay?
Every other day
Three times per day
Once a day
At least twice per day
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What should you do if you indulge in sweet treats to help rinse out your mouth and dilute the sugar that sticks to the tooth surface?
Drink some milk
Drink some juice
Drink some soda
Drink some water
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an important step in preventing cavities and tooth decay?
Using a toothpaste that contains fluoride
Not visiting the dentist
Using a toothpaste that contains sugar
Not brushing your teeth
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