To control acid in plaque, protective ions are increased and damage is controlled through dilution and chemical buffering. Saliva acts as a strong buffer for the acidic plaque

A) First statement is true, second statement is false.
B) First statement is false, second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.


C
Explanation: C) Water content in plaque and saliva assist in diluting the acid. In addition, it transports the acid in the main flow of the saliva where it is further diluted and swallowed.

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