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PH levels indicate how acidic or basic a substance is. A pH lower than 7 is acidic and higher than 7 is basic. Since acids dissolve tooth enamel, I would say that substance with lower pHs are more likely to lead to tooth decay.
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What halogen is used to prevent tooth decay?
fluoride
What are 3 terms that mean radioactive decay?
Dental Caries is the scientific name for 'tooth decay.'
Which pH range tooth corrode?
It depends on which parts of the the tooth are considered, but pH 6.7 and below is an accurate answer in a general sense. In a living organism, a tooth is constantly being demineralised and remineralised and at pH 5.5 the rates of demineralisation and remineralisation are roughly equal. Below pH 5.5 the rate of demineralisation is the greater and the tooth is effectively being corroded away.
Which chemical is added to water for prevention of tooth decay?
Floride is added to toothpaste to strengthen the enamel of the tooth. This helps prevent tooth decay, particularly in children.
How is tooth decay a chemical reaction?
it is a chemical reaction due to the fluoride in the teeth.
Role of pH in every day life?
plants and animals of ph in every day life Ph of soil in your backyard Ph in our digestive system Ph change as the cause of 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.
Why does the tooth decay start when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5?
Acidic solutions attack tooth enamel.
Why does tooth decay start when the pH of mouth is lower then 5.5?
Acidic solutions destroy the enamel.
Why does tooth decay start when the pH of mouth is lower than 5.5?
An acidic environment attack the enamel.
Why does tooth decay start when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5?
An acidic environment attack the enamel.
How does toothpaste prevent tooth decay?
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
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.
