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What does plaque bacteria use sugars to make?

Acid.

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  1. Salt
  2. Acid ✔
  3. Water

Why: Plaque bacteria turn sugars into acid, and that acid damages teeth and gums.

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Answer: Acid. Plaque bacteria turn sugars into acid, and that acid damages teeth and gums.

  1. Scouting America: Dentistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/dentistry
    bacterial plaque, sugars, and acid
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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