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How does tooth enamel undergo damage due to eating chocolates and sweets?
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∙ 10y ago
Tooth enamel is made up of calcium phosphate which gets corroded when the
pH in the mouth is below 5.5. Bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by
degradation of sugar and food particles in the mouth after eating. To prevent this,Tooth pastes are used,which are bases, neutralise the acid.
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How does the tooth enamel undergo damage due to eating sweets?
Bunches of bacterial living in your mouth eat the sugar and secrete acids which corrode the enamel. It's not the sweets that do the damage, but the bacteria.
The hard material on the outside of your teeth?
The hard material on the outside of your teeth is called enamel. Eating lemons can remove the enamel, and you don't want to do that.
What are the possible ill effects of teeth whitening procedures?
Yes, whitening procedures can potentially damage your enamel. Usually, however, it is nowehere near to significant damage to your enamel.
How do you care for enamel?
Avoid acidic drinks, foods ( such as lemons). This erodes the enamel and enamel cannot be replaced once it is eroded. Also, Bulemics and Anorexics damage enamel due to the vomiting they do regularly.
What are the dangers of eating sand?
The main danger of eating sand is loss of healthy enamel that cannot be regained
How can you prevent the damage of tooth enamel?
Brush your teeth every day
How is teeth enamel damaged?
Bunches of bacterial living in your mouth eat the sugar and secrete acids which corrode the enamel. It's not the sweets that do the damage, but the bacteria.
What do soft drinks do to the enamel on your teeth?
Some ingredients in soda are pretty horrible for your teeth. With time they can do some damage to your enamel, which can not be restored, making your teeth sensitive and also YELLOW.
How does plaque damage the enamel and cause teeth to fall out?
I donot know probably in 2 days
Are there any products that you can brush on your teeth to protect the enamel all day?
Try using Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect toothpaste to protect the enamel on your teeth. Also you can drink lots of water after eating acidic foods to wash the acid off your teeth.
Is vinegar good for brushing teeth?
No. Vinegar is an acid, and acids will damage the enamel of the tooth over time.
Is eating sand bad for you?
Eating sand can greatly erode tooth enamel, causing decay, cavities, sensitivity, discoloration, and pain. This is because of the abrasiveness of the sand.
