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Tooth enamel is broken down when bacteria feed off the sugars on your teeth. Their waste is the acid that breaks down your enamel.
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Why are toothpastes alkali?
To neutralise the acidic secretions produced by bacteria as they break down sugars in the mouth, which would otherwise erode the tooth enamel. These sugars in the mouth come from the food the person eats.
Can tooth enamel be worn down from a high pH?
No.
How does the dental decay occurs?
Dental decay or cavity or caries occurs when the bacteria found in the mouth releases acid. This acid breaks down the crystals of the enamel...the outermost and hardest part of the tooth.
What ingredients in soda is bad for your teeth?
typically sugar, which is known to form acidic bacteria harmful to enamel. More seriously though is cocacola and pepsi cola which contain phosphoric acid. Soft drinks can contain different substances that harm your teeth. Sugars and acids play a significant role in tooth decay, and consequently in enamel destruction (the stuff a tooth is made off). Even fruit juices can cause harm when acids dissolve tooth enamel. Experts are suggesting that this acids can make tooth enamel soft and using a toothbrush straight after drinking can scratch the surface of the teeth and wear them down.
What part of the tooth is the enamel?
Basically it is the outer layer of a tooth that can get broken down by grinding your teeth and chewing hard candies.
What is Tooth decay?
Tooth decay is permanently damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes. It causes include bacteria, snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and poor teeth cleaning.
Is it safe to add sugar to infant food?
Well, it is somewhat "safe" but is highly unrecommended as sugar remains on the teeth for bacteria which will break down the sugar, but also tooth enamel. This leads to Dental Caries (a.k.a Tooth Decay.) Adding sugar MAY also increase risk of obesity and dental caries in later life and is not suggested for infancy up to the approximate age of 2.
Is it harmful to your teeth to eat crushed ice everyday?
Yes. Tooth enamel is crystalline in structure, and the frequent drastic changes in temperature resulting from eating crushed ice causes the enamel to expand and contract. Over time, the expansion and contraction of the enamel results in the weakening of the structure. This can lead to fractures in the enamel, especially if the tooth has a filling, because the filling material expands and contracts at a different rate than the enamel. This puts additional stress on the enamel and increases the likelihood of fracture.
How does floride protect teeth when added to toothpaste and drinking water?
Fluoride inhibits loss of minerals from tooth enamel and encourages remineralization (strengthening areas that are weakened and beginning to develop cavities). Fluoride also affects bacteria that cause cavities, discouraging acid attacks that break down the tooth. Risk for decay is reduced even more when fluoride is combined with a healthy diet and good oral hygiene.
What mineral is necessary for strong teeth?
Essential nutrients are just that; essential! They do not cause tooth decay as such or else all of us would be suffering from tooth decay! Now, vitamins, carbohydrates, fats and minerals are what are generally taught as the essential nutrients. Of these it is carbohydrates that have a direct link to tooth decay( called dental caries). Carbohydrates in the presence of certain bacteria and other congenial atmosphere bring about the breakdown of tooth structure.
Why cant bacteria break down agarose?
Bacteria may not be able to break the glycosidic bonds
What would happen to the oral cavity if the pH of saliva is acidic?
If the pH of the saliva is acidic it demineralizes (break down) the tooth enamel. When this happens, it causes a thinning of the enamel exposing the dentin, bone-like containing microscopic tubules that lead right to the pulp where the nerves are. If the tooth enamel is eroded, consuming hot, cold, or sugary drinks can become quite painful. Symptoms of acidic or unbalanced saliva pH levels are: bad breath, sensitivity to hot and cold, and cavities
