Bacteria make acids that attack teeth.

Meaning: Harmful bacteria in the mouth produce acids that can dissolve and damage the teeth.

Choice of Words: "Bacteria" are tiny living things that can be harmful or beneficial. "Make" means to produce or create something. "Acids" are substances that can dissolve or corrode other substances. "Attack" means to aggressively try to harm or damage something. "Teeth" are the hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing food.

Alternative Expressions

Harmful germs release acids that weaken teeth.

Meaning: This means that bacteria release chemicals that can make your teeth weaker. It's like saying, There are tiny creatures that are letting out chemicals that can make your teeth less strong.

Choice of Words: Harmful means something that can cause damage or injury. Germs are another word for bacteria. Release means to let something go. Acids are chemicals that can break down other substances. Weaken means to make something less strong. Teeth are the hard, white parts in your mouth that you use to chew food.

Tiny living things produce chemicals that damage teeth.

Meaning: This means that bacteria create chemicals that can harm your teeth. It's like saying, There are very small living things that are making chemicals that can hurt your teeth.

Choice of Words: Tiny means very small. Living things are anything that is alive, like animals, plants, and bacteria. Produce means to make or create something. Chemicals are substances that can cause changes in other substances. Damage means to harm or injure something. Teeth are the hard, white parts in your mouth that you use to chew food.

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