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How long does it take for plaque to renew itself on the tooth surfaces?
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24 hours
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What is an accumulation of bacteria and debris on the tooth's surfaces?
Plaque.
Why is plaque on the tooth?
when does plaque form most on teeth? is it during the night?
What is the substance that attach to the surface of the tooth?
plaque
Is plaque the same as tooth decay?
Yes
Which does more damage to a tooth tartar or plaque?
A planque
What is a film like substance that is formed from the acid that results from the combination of food sugars and bacteria on the surface of the tooth?
the answer is plaque
Can head trauma cause long term tooth decay?
No, tooth decay is caused by bacterial plaque that produces acids which destroy the tooth enamel. Bacterial plaque results from inadequate oral hygiene (brushing and flossing).
What is plaque and how does it contribute on tooth decay?
your mom fat bith!
What is mesioocclusal?
This is two of the surfaces of a tooth
(now the caries equation:?
Sugar + Plaque = Acid + Tooth = Decay
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
How many types of tooth decay is there?
There is Sugar Decay. The bacteria in your mouth create a substance called plaque when they feed on the sugar which creates an acid which makes a hole in your tooth, which the plaque then burrow down into to start an infection.
