Indirect costs of tooth decay include things like lost productivity at work and school. Absenteeism due to dental appointments or severe pain is an indirect cost.
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
A tooth will decay faster in soda because of the acid content that dissolves the tooth. In water, which is PH neutral, the tooth shouldn't decay at all.
No part of "tooth decay" is a structure or function.
no its only a decay
Chemotherapy can lead to stomatitis and increase the risk of tooth decay.
The start of tooth decay is caused by two groups of bacteria Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus.
It is done so to keep control on costs as direct costs are controllable while indirect costs are not.
I do not believe that anything is added to help tooth decay. Fluorides are added to fight (not help!) tooth decay.
While it is not true that if your parents have a lot of decay, you will also have a lot of decay, it is true that there is a genetic predisposition to tooth decay. This simply means that you may have to work harder to maintain good oral hygiene to prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay is primarily a function of poor oral hygiene. Keep you mouth adequately clean, see your dentist and hygienist frequently, follow their advice, and you will likely experience less tooth decay.
No.
No it does't!
Floride is added to toothpaste to strengthen the enamel of the tooth. This helps prevent tooth decay, particularly in children.