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how does plaque attack the teeth and how can these attacks be prevented?
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∙ 10y ago
Plaque contain bacteria, and the bacteria excrete common acids in their metabolism. Left alone, the acid can eat away at the teeth..
You can defend against this by routine brushing and flossing, and by using an anti-bacterial mouthwash. Please note that baking soda works as toothpaste, and salt water can be an excellent low-cost mouthwash
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How can tooth plaque be prevented from forming?
Plaque can be prevented from forming by cleaning and flossing your teeth regularly and not eating too many sweets. Also by eating less foods that are not friendly with your teeth. Follow this and it is extremely unlikely to get plaque on your teeth.
How is plaque prevented?
By brushing and flossing your teeth regularly and by getting regular dentist appointments. If you have excessive plaque, talk to your dentist about it. There are special toothpastes and things like that they can give you.
How can the dentist prevent or increase a heart attack?
plaque buildup in the mouth and on the teeth can rot teeth, once these teeth become rotted the plaque travels down into the bones and eventually makes its way to atreries in our body. Once these arteries are clogged enoungh, we can have a heart attack.
What is the difference between plaque and tartar?
Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth daily. It is the main cause of cavities and gum disease, and can harden into tartar if not removed each day.Plaque causes cavities when the acids in plaque attack your teeth after eating. With repeated acid attacks, your tooth enamel can break down and a cavity may form. Children are the most cavity-prone, but adults can also get tooth decay.Gum disease starts with plaque above the gumline. Plaque that is not removed can irritate the gums around your teeth leading to gingivitis (red, swollen, bleeding gums). As plaque builds up and moves below the gumline, your gums can pull away from your teeth, which can lead to tooth loss.
How tooth decay happened?
It happens when bactieria gets in your mouth and if you have eaten sugar it will mix and then plaque will form on your teeth that produces acid Which attacks your teeth so holes form in teeth.
What is plaque on your teeth called?
plaque from not brushing your teeth very good.
Can you make a sentence for the word plaque?
I went to the dentist and he removed the plaque from my teeth
What is plaque and how can you prevent it forming?
plaque is dirt in your teeth
What does Plaque stick to?
Plaque adheres to the crevices and fissures of the teeth
Why is plaque on the tooth?
when does plaque form most on teeth? is it during the night?
Why does brushing your teeth get rid of decay?
It does not remove any decay, but it removes the source of decay (bacteria). Brushing removes plaque and bacteria which can attack your teeth causing decay.The bacteria live on food residue, especially along the gumline and between teeth. Brushing and flossing removes food and any accumulated plaque before the bacteria can damage the teeth and gums.
How does the coating rot the teeth?
The coating on your teeth is called plaque. Plaque is a build up of bacteria that can eat away at the coating of your teeth. Brushing and flossing is important and can prevent this.
