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Eating sugar in meal time helps reduce tooth decay?
Sugar is food for plaque-residing bacteria colonies. They convert the sugar into acid that corrodes toothenamel, causing tooth decay.
Orbit sugarfree gum helps reduce the risk of tooth decay up to?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Orbit_sugarfree_gum_helps_reduce_the_risk_of_tooth_decay_up_to 40%.
How does alkaline toothpast reduce tooth decay?
eat!
Does chocolate prevent tooth decay?
Nope, in fact it helps to cause tooth decay, because of all the sugar in it.
What element is used to reduce chance of tooth decay?
fluorine
What is added to toothpaste to help tooth decay?
Floride is added to toothpaste to strengthen the enamel of the tooth. This helps prevent tooth decay, particularly in children.
How does fluoride help prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria that cause cavities. It also helps repair early stages of tooth decay before they become more serious.
Is fluoride or chlorine put into water to reduce tooth decay?
yes it is
Where does the acid that causes tooth decay come from and how can you prevent it?
Bacteria that populate the mouth metabolize simple carbohydrates (sugar) and produce the acid that causes tooth decay. Reducing the bacteria by effective and frequent brushing and flossing can reduce tooth decay. Limiting intake of sugar will also reduce decay. There is also a growing body of research that indicates xylitol as a sugar substitute may also be effective in reducing tooth decay.
Name the chemical that helps prevent tooth decay?
Flouride.
What are the adverse health effects of the consumption of excessive amounts of sugar?
tooth decay and the possibility of nutrient deficiency
What halogen is used to prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride is the halogen used to prevent tooth decay. It strengthens tooth enamel and helps to protect against acid erosion and cavities.
