Demineralization Is The

Demineralization is the:

A) Dissolution of calcium and phosphate minerals from the tooth when acids diffuse into the tooth
B) Neutralization of acids by saliva that provides minerals and proteins that protect the teeth
C) Ongoing process of tooth destruction and repair that occurs with each carbohydrate challenge
D) Process whereby the pH gradually returns to neutral in 30 to 60 minutes after the ingestion of fermentable carbohydrates