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What happens when :

Teeth are not cleaned after food at night.

When teeth are not cleaned after food at night, some bacteria present in our mouth reacts with remains of food on teeth and produce acid. As a result, acid reduces the pH of mouth. If the pH falls to 5.5, then enamel of teeth can degrade.


Hence, it is advised by our elders that after food, cleaning of teeth is a must.


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