“…All these effects on the enamel could be explained by the presence of substances such as ascorbic acid 48 and malic acid, 49 which can bind calcium to the enamel, causing porosities in the enamel crystals, and therefore, erosion, which could cause a rougher surface, thus facilitating bacterial adhesion. 28,30,47 We also found the presence of sucrose, glucose and fructose50. Streptococcus mutans produces glucans from sucrose to increase bacterial accumulation, 15 which would explain the increased bacterial adherence to the tooth surface.…”