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How does sugar rot your teeth?
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Sugar doesn't rot: It is the acid produced from the bacteria in your mouth that eat the sugar that causes decay. Sugar is like rocket fuel to the bacteria, and the more you eat the more acid is produced and the more prone you are to cavities.
Answered 3/19/2015
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