the chart shows eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) Describe the information below and discuss the implications for dental health.

The line graph compares the effect of produced acidity after the

consumption

of three different sources of sugar and highlights acid's role in tooth decay.

Overall

, with bottoming down at the lowest level of

PH

and remaining in the danger zone for the longest period, cane sugar is the prevalent cause of tooth decay compared to the other two sources. Within five minutes of sugar

consumption

the level of the mouth's

PH

plummets.

While

honey

consumption

lowers the

PH

to just under 5, the mouth's

PH

decreases more steeply after consuming fruit to just above 4. Meanwhile, eating cane can lower the

PH

to a low of 3.5.

Moreover

, if the mouth's acidity reaches under 5.5, tooth decay is likely to occur, and the longer period spent under

this

level heightens the potential risk. After consuming honey, the

PH

reaches a plateau of five from the 5th to 10th minute and rises dramatically to over 5.5 under the 15th minute, showcasing the shortest amount of time in the acidity zone.

In contrast

, the

PH

remains in the danger zone for 20 and almost 30 minutes after fruit and cane

consumption

respectively.