How does cleaning your teeth regulary help prevent tooth decay?

Answer 1

Supposedly it helps, this has not been proven. The most effective form of natural bacteria removal is to chew Chewing Gum as this exercises glands which secrete saliva and this cleans off uwanted bacteria. Seen the dog chew adverts? same principle! Dental Floss removes bacteria mechanically, by basically wiping it off. Its usefullness is that it can reach into areas between teeth where your brush or chewing gum can't get to. It also removes tiny pieces of old food that bacteria also like to eat.

Answer 2

Brushing removes plaque and bacteria which can attack your teeth causing decay. You may also have other problems such as 'sensitive' teeth, this means your teeth have small holes in the enamel which allow hot and cold sensations to reach the nerve. There are toothpastes that can make teeth less sensitive as well as removing plaque.

Answer 3

Teeth are made of Calcium (a metal), Carbon and Oxygen, in the form of Calcium Carbonate.

Flourine is chemically similar to Calcium, but it bonds to other atoms in a much stronger way. So, if your body substitutes a tiny bit of Flourine Carbonate for Calcium Carbonate, your tooth enamel hardens up enormously. And becomes much more acid resistant.

So the bacteria that dissolve tooth enamel are prevented from destroying your teeth.

Which is not to say that you can then stop brushing. The bacteria are still there, and most of your tooth is still Calcium Carbonate - they can still decay, just do it slower.

Answer 4

You should brush your teeth because it will take all the germs out from your morning breath and after eating. If you don't you will have tooth pain until you brush your teeth.

Answer 5

To prevent tooth decay, you should brush your teeth thoroughly and floss. It cleanse the teeth and mouth of which it prevents the increase of bacteria. Fluoride protects against tooth decay, and therefore one should brush with fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily. Bad eating habits like snacking causes more bacterial attack, so you should think about what you eat and be happy chewing sugarless gum after every meal.

Answer 6

It brushes off the bits of food that are left behind after eating. If the food is left there it will decay and grow bacteria (and give you bad breath). That can cause your tooth enamel to erode, followed by making a cavity. Brush often and always floss, too, since the brush can not always remove the bits between your teeth without floss.

Leftover food residue supports the growth of a sticky bacterial film called plaque. Within a day, this plaque can harden on teeth, especially near the gumline. It can irritate the gums as well as attacking the enamel of the teeth. Brushing takes the plaque off before it can harden. Brushing at least twice a day will keep bacteria from weakening or pitting your tooth enamel.

Answer 7

Flossing removes bits of food debris from in between the teeth, and can go where the brush does not reach. A lot of bacteria can form in the crevice between the teeth, due to food debris, and flossing helps to remove this.

Answer 8

Brushing removes bacteria and plaque which attack your teeth and cause decay.

Answer 9

You are removing bacteria and plaque which can dissolve and break down the tooth enamel.

Answer 10

to take all germs from your morning breath