Within seconds of consuming food or drink high in sugar, bacteria in the mouth begin to use it for growth and multiplication. By converting it into energy, these bacteria produce large amounts of acid, which raises the mouth's acidity within a minute or two to levels capable of dissolving the enamel layer that covers and protects the teeth. «Science Alert» Between the candies, pastries, and cookies during the holiday season, the end of the year is filled with opportunities for sugar consumption. But what actually happens inside the mouth in the first minutes and hours after eating those sweets? Very few know how bacteria in the mouth exploit this sugar to build a sticky film known as 'plaque' as soon as the first bite or sweet sip enters the mouth. In the face of this...
