How does cheese protect tooth enamel ?
Tooth cavities are caused when acids dissolve tooth enamel : :C a10 ( PO4 ) 6 ( OH ) 2 ( " s " ) + 8 H + ( " aq " ) → 10Ca2 + ( " aq " ) + 6HPO42 - ( " aq " ) + 2H2O ( " l " ) Sugars from candies , soft drinks , and fruit juices play a significant role in tooth decay , and consequently in enamel destruction .