Though food types are important in producing a cariogenic (low pH) environment, frequent in-between-meal snacks and drinks can maintain a low pH environment throughout the day, which shifts the demineralization/remineralization continuum toward

caries formation. 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) Though food types are important in producing a cariogenic (low pH) environment, the frequency of the acid attack on enamel may be at least as important in creating a continuous environment for demineralization. Frequent in-between-meal snacks and drinks can maintain a low pH environment throughout the day, which shifts the demineralization/remineralization continuum toward caries formation.

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