Excessive consumption of soft drinks, orange juice, and sports drinks increases risk for development of caries because they contain sugar and ____.

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Soft drinks, orange juice, and sports drinks have a low pH which makes them acidic. This low pH leads to demineralization of tooth structure and promotes the growth of cariogenic bacteria which further increases the risk of caries development.

Excessive Consumption of Soft Drinks, Orange Juice, and Sports Drinks