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Tooth decay is a common health problem, second in prevalence only to the common cold. It has been estimated that 90% of people in the United States have at least one cavity, and that 75% of people had their first cavity by the age of five
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What element is used to prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride is the element typically used to prevent tooth decay. It helps strengthen tooth enamel and can reverse early signs of tooth decay. Many toothpastes and some public water supplies are fluoridated to provide this benefit.
What chemical is added to many municipal water supplies to help prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride is the chemical added to many municipal water supplies to help prevent tooth decay.
Why do vegan children get tooth decay?
Any child can get tooth decay if they eat too many refined carbohydrates (such as white sugar and white flour), and if they do not properly clean their teeth afterwards.
What are the different kinds of teeth cavities?
A tooth has many surfaces and some people describe the decay by where it is on the tooth. The cavities the dentist can see by a clinical exam are on the chewing surfaces of the teeth and on the gumline area. There are some tooth decay cavities that are formed between the teeth due to lack of flossing. For these cavities, the dentist must take an x-ray to find them. You cannot see them by looking or feeling with the "pick". Another type of tooth decay is something that happens to an injured tooth called "internal resorption". The dentist also needs to take an x-ray to find this, unless the decay eats it way out of the tooth and shows at the gumline.
How many types of tooth decay is there?
There is Sugar Decay. The bacteria in your mouth create a substance called plaque when they feed on the sugar which creates an acid which makes a hole in your tooth, which the plaque then burrow down into to start an infection.
Why do you have florine in water?
Many governments "fluoridated" their water supplies to assist with the prevention of tooth decay.
Is tooth decay caused by a virus or bacteria?
- Not brushing your teeth - Eating so much sweets and chocolate or sugary foods - Consuming too many acidy foods such as vinegar - Smoking
How many people have fillings?
Around 9 out of 10 adults have fillings in their teeth. Fillings are common treatments for cavities caused by tooth decay.
How many isotopes of polonium are part of the decay?
Each isotope has a specific radioactive decay.
What is in water to keep teeth from rottening?
same as in toothpaste. sodium monoflourophosphate or flouride fluride
How many tooth fairies are there?
Each person has there own
How many people dont believe in the tooth fairy?
ALOT of people don't believe in the tooth fairy. Like me. :)
