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Something eating through the enamel on your teeth. Such as... Acid. Acid will wear away at your tooth enamel and get inside and the bacteria from your mouth will get into the interior of your teeth and eat away at the center of your tooth called the pulp.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoPoor dental hygiene.
Factor associated with the formation of tooth decay :When oral bacteria consume sugars, they start to produce the acids that cause tooth demineralization (tooth decay) within minutes.
Cavity prevention recommendation :The less sugar you consume, or the fewer number of times you eat sugary foods, or the shorter the duration dietary sugars are allowed to remain in your mouth the less exposure your teeth will have to the acids produced by oral bacteria.
- Use artificial sweeteners rather than natural sugars.
- Minimize the duration sugars are allowed to remain in your mouth. Brush and floss, or at least rinse, promptly after consuming sugary foods.
- Don't snack on or sip on sugary foods and beverages over a prolonged period of time. Eat or drink these items in fairly prompt order and then clean your teeth.
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∙ 16y agoPlaque made up of a variety of anaerobic bacteria. == ==
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∙ 12y agosugary food. junk food. sticky food.
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Sugary and high in caffeine drinks, for instance, soda(coca cola)
--->+acidic ones
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∙ 12y agoDry mouth (xerostomia) from medications can lead to tooth decay. Lack of dexterity can also make toothbrushing and flossing more difficult. Root caries are very popular among the elderly.
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∙ 7y agoTooth decay is caused by germs, so brush your teeth twice a day.
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Does soda make your teeth soft?
Anything with sugar can cause caries (decay). Sugar combines with bacteria in your mouth and saliva and becomes acidic. It causes enamel loss and decay. Sugar is the leading cause of tooth decay. In addition, the carbonation in such beverages can wear away tooth enamel.
Does chemotherapy cause tooth decay?
Chemotherapy can lead to stomatitis and increase the risk of tooth decay.
Why do foods that are high in sugar cause so much tooth decay?
It is said that all types of sugar can cause How_does_sugar_cause_tooth_decay. The most expected sugars to give tooth decay are sucrose, glucose, fructose, and maltose. Bacteria use the energy in the sugar and then make acids which attack teeth and tooth enamel. This then causes tooth decay, which is also known as dental caries. Bacteria in also found in dental plaque and that stick to our teeth, also causing tooth decay.
Can high fructose corn syrup cause tooth decay?
Yes. Anything with sugar in it (fructose is a kind of sugar) can cause tooth decay.
Does morphine cause tooth decay?
no it doesnt
Can kissing cause tooth decay?
no not at all
Can semen cause tooth decay?
Ummm, no.
Does chocolate prevent tooth decay?
Nope, in fact it helps to cause tooth decay, because of all the sugar in it.
Causes for tooth decay and its prevention?
acids cause tooth decay u can prevent from drinking acidy drinks
What bacteria cause tooth decay?
The start of tooth decay is caused by two groups of bacteria Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus.
Prevent tooth decay?
Stay away from foods containing sugar. Sugar is the cause of tooth decay. Try to eat sweets that are sweetened with sugar alcohol which does not cause tooth decay. If sugar can not be avoided then brush after eating sugary foods. Also floridated water helps combat tooth decay.
Does methamphetamine cause tooth decay?
Not to all users, but it can.
