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How can you remove plaque and make your teeth more resistant to decay?
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∙ 12y ago
brush your teeth
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Why does brushing your teeth get rid of decay?
It does not remove any decay, but it removes the source of decay (bacteria). Brushing removes plaque and bacteria which can attack your teeth causing decay.The bacteria live on food residue, especially along the gumline and between teeth. Brushing and flossing removes food and any accumulated plaque before the bacteria can damage the teeth and gums.
How do you get cavities?
Cavities are caused by the build up of plaque on your teeth. The plaque causes your teeth to decay which in turn blackens the tooth and causes pain in it.
WHAT ELEMENT IS FOUND IN A TOOTHPASTE?
Fluoride is commonly found in toothpaste as it helps to prevent tooth decay by making teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth.
How can reducing the amount of plaque reduce tooth decay?
because the less plaque on your teeth means less bacteria and less bacteria using the sugar on your teeth means less acid causing tooth decay
What Stabilizes bones and makes teeth resistant to decay?
The answer is Calcium.
What happens to your teeth if you do brush them?
Brushing and flossing remove plaque that lead to tooth decay and gum irritations. Brushing with a fluoride toothpaste also helps protect your teech from decay and can keep them from discoloring. Why? Plaque is a film of biological organism made up almost completely of bacteria, including Streptococcus. This film of bacteria slowly starts to build layers on your teeth creating acid that causes decay and gum irritations unless removed. The buildup of plaque on your teeth can also have a visible effect on your smile because the buildup of plaque hardens into tartar. Tartar can be dyed bywhat we eat and drink as well as by habits like smoking. This results in yellowing or even brown teeth.
What chief function mineral in the body is to make teeth resistant to decay and bones resistant to mineral loss?
flouride
Is it a physical or chemical change. Acids produced by bacteria in plaque cause teeth to decay?
This is a chemical change because the acids produced by bacteria in plaque are reacting with the minerals in the teeth, breaking them down and causing decay.
Do dental plaque and tatar improve teeth and gums?
No, they do the opposite by encouraging gum disease and tooth decay.
Explain how reducing the amount of plaque can reduce tooth decay. use the leaflet to help you?
Reducing plaque is important because plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth. This bacteria feeds on sugars in the mouth and produces acid that can erode tooth enamel, leading to decay. By reducing plaque through proper oral hygiene like brushing and flossing, the amount of acid that can damage the teeth is minimized, hence reducing the risk of tooth decay.
What mineral hardens and stabilizes the crystals of teeth and makes the enamel resistant to decay?
Fluoride
How is tooth decay caused?
Tooth decay is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth. When sugars or starches in food and drinks are consumed, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that can wear down the enamel of the tooth, leading to decay. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits can help prevent tooth decay.
