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What do bacterial plaque, sugars, and acid do together?

They contribute to dental decay and gum disease.

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  1. They contribute to dental decay and gum disease ✔
  2. They whiten teeth naturally
  3. They help teeth grow stronger

Why: Plaque bacteria use sugars to make acid, and that acid damages teeth and gums.

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Answer: They contribute to dental decay and gum disease. Plaque bacteria use sugars to make acid, and that acid damages teeth and gums.

  1. Scouting America: Dentistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/dentistry
    Tell how each of the following contributes to dental decay and gum disease: bacterial plaque, sugars, and acid.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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