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Bacteria uses acid to eat away at teeth. Alkali neutralizes acid that dissolves teeth and also serves as a cleansing agent. Thus, teeth stay cleaner and avoid more damage with toothpaste.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoAlkaline neutralises acids that work towards tooth decay.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it evens out the PH back to 7 consequently stopping the erosion of the tooth surface
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∙ 11y agobeacause plaque is an acid so by adding an alkaline to it it evans it so then your teeth become whighter
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∙ 13y agoit neutralises acidity on our teeth.
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because of its pH
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How does alkaline toothpast reduce tooth decay?
eat!
How can the chances off tooth decay be reduced?
Brush your teeth or mouthwash buddy
Ph level of mouthwash?
Well, all mouthwashes are alkaline as this helps neutralise the acids produced by bacteria in the mouth - a the major cause of tooth decay. I'm not sure of the exact value but they'll be fairly weak alkaline solutions, so I'm guessing pH 8-10.
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.
What element is used used in toothpaste to fight tooth decay Read Answer Items?
The element that is used to fight tooth decay in toothpaste is fluoride. There are debates as to how safe and effective this element is when added to toothpaste or water.
Can a poor diet cause tooth decay?
Yes because teeth need vitamins and calcium to grow and properly maintain dental health.
What causes wisdom teeth to fall out?
decay get in a fight cavity a baby tooth getting old
How does toothpaste prevent tooth decay?
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
What does the tooth fairy eats?
Toothpaste and mouthwash
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
