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What are the effects of sugar consumption on caries?
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Cavities: Cavities get deeper and bigger the more the sugar consumption.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Dynamic Relation: Sugar affects the integrity of the tooth structure, quality of saliva and lower lower plaque PH. Left untreated, caries leads to pain, tooth loss and possible health complications.
Answered 8/5/2015
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