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.
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Overall
, with bottoming down at the lowest level of Linking Words
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 Use synonyms
consumption
the level of the mouth's Use synonyms
PH
plummets. Use synonyms
While
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consumption
lowers the Use synonyms
PH
to just under 5, the mouth's Use synonyms
PH
decreases more steeply after consuming fruit to just above 4. Meanwhile, eating cane can lower the Use synonyms
PH
to a low of 3.5.
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Moreover
, if the mouth's acidity reaches under 5.5, tooth decay is likely to occur, and the longer period spent under Linking Words
this
level heightens the potential risk. After consuming honey, the Linking Words
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. Use synonyms
In contrast
, the Linking Words
PH
remains in the danger zone for 20 and almost 30 minutes after fruit and cane Use synonyms
consumption
respectively.Use synonyms
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