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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.
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.
What is considered a caries in the dental field?
caries in the dental field is part of tooth decay that consists of the decalcification of the enamel of the tooth. In other words this is considered tooth decay.
What part of tooth does fluoride strengthen?
Fluoride strengthens the enamel of the tooth, which is the outermost layer that helps protect it from decay and acid erosion.
What does fluoride treatment strengthen?
Fluoride treatment strengthens tooth enamel, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities. It can also help to remineralize enamel and reduce sensitivity.
Why does the tooth decay start when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5?
Acidic solutions attack tooth enamel.
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.
What is the difference between enamel lamella and crack?
Enamel lamellae are defects in tooth enamel that result from incomplete mineralization, while cracks in enamel are actual fractures in the enamel surface that can extend into deeper layers. Enamel lamellae are usually superficial and do not necessarily compromise the structural integrity of the tooth, whereas cracks can weaken the enamel and potentially lead to tooth sensitivity or decay.
Can you test tooth decay with an egg shell?
No, egg shells and tooth enamel are not the same--tooth enamel is significantly harder. An egg shell may be used as a visual representation of the effects of decay, but it cannot be directly used to test for tooth decay. Professional dental tools and techniques are necessary for accurate diagnosis.
What is the hard surface of tooth made of?
The hard surface of the tooth is made of enamel which is the hardest tissue in the human body. Tooth enamel has no living cells so unlike a broken or fractured bone the body has no way to repair chipped/cracked enamel.
What is part of the tooth that you can see?
It is the enamel, usually. There could be dentin exposed if there is decay.
Does soda make your teeth soft?
Anything with sugar can cause caries (decay). Sugar combines with bacteria in your mouth and saliva and becomes acidic. It causes enamel loss and decay. Sugar is the leading cause of tooth decay. In addition, the carbonation in such beverages can wear away tooth enamel.
