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periodontitis 1. Inflammation of the periodontium. 2. A chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium occurring in response to bacterial plaque on the adjacent teeth; characterized by gingivitis, destruction of the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, apical migration of the epithelial attachment resulting in the formation of periodontal pockets, and ultimately loosening and exfoliation of the teeth.
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(now the caries equation:?
Sugar + Plaque = Acid + Tooth = Decay
Is another word for decay.?
Rot and decomposition are words for decay. Another word for tooth decay is cavity. Cavities happen as a result of the production of acid by bacterial fermentation of food debris accumulated on the tooth surface.
Is tooth an adverb?
No, it is not. The word tooth is a noun, which can be used as a noun adjunct, as in tooth decay or tooth fairy. The verb (to tooth) means to add teeth to a tool or gear.
How does toothpaste prevent tooth decay?
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
Which will decay a tooth the quickest soda or water?
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.
What is the structure and function of the part of tooth decay?
No part of "tooth decay" is a structure or function.
Is Tooth Decay a disease?
no its only a decay
Does chemotherapy cause tooth decay?
Chemotherapy can lead to stomatitis and increase the risk of tooth decay.
What bacteria cause tooth decay?
The start of tooth decay is caused by two groups of bacteria Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus.
What element is added to thoothpaste and city water systems to help tooth decay?
I do not believe that anything is added to help tooth decay. Fluorides are added to fight (not help!) tooth decay.
Can tooth decay be genetic?
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.
Do lumineers decay your tooth?
No.
