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Bacteria that populate the mouth metabolize simple carbohydrates (sugar) and produce the acid that causes tooth decay.
Reducing the bacteria by effective and frequent brushing and flossing can reduce tooth decay. Limiting intake of sugar will also reduce decay. There is also a growing body of research that indicates xylitol as a sugar substitute may also be effective in reducing tooth decay.
What else can I help you with?
Is tooth paste alkine?
yes it neutralises the acid on your teeth to prevent tooth decay
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.
How does fluoride help prevent tooth decay?
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria that cause cavities. It also helps repair early stages of tooth decay before they become more serious.
How does gaging after eating make you have tooth decay?
When you gag, this causes the teeth and gums to be touched by stomach acids. The acid causes the teeth enamel to wear away thus causing tooth decay.
Where does the acid that causes tooth decay come from?
i just learnt this, its: plaque is a sticky film of saliva, food particles and bacteria found on teeth. when the bacteria digests sugary food particals, they produce an acid that can dissalve tooth enamal. saliva has a neutralising effect on yhe acid because it is slightly basic(pH 7.4)
Why shouldn't drink much fizzy drink?
because it contains acid which erodes your teeth and causes tooth decay
Why are both sucrose and bacteria necessary for tooth decay?
Sucrose is a type of sugar that bacteria in the mouth metabolize to produce acid. This acid weakens tooth enamel, making the teeth more susceptible to decay. Without both sucrose to feed the bacteria and the bacteria to produce acid, tooth decay would not occur.
What causes tooth rot?
Tooth decay (dental caries) is caused by bacteria in plaque on your teeth. When you eat sugars (fermentable carbohydrates) the bacteria process it, and release their by product of lactic acid which eats away at the tooth. Eventually, this can cause the surface to "cavitate" (makes a hole in the tooth), which would require a filling to restore. To prevent decay: 1) brush and floss - (get rid of the bacteria/plaque) 2) avoid or reduce sugars - (they can't produce the acid without the sugar) 3) make the tooth more resistant - (use fluoride, sealant in any grooves likely to develop decay)
Can citric acid causes tooth decay?
Citric acid can contribute to tooth decay if consumed frequently in high amounts. This is because citric acid can erode tooth enamel, making teeth more susceptible to decay. It's important to practice good oral hygiene and consume citric acid-containing foods and drinks in moderation to protect your teeth.
(now the caries equation:?
Sugar + Plaque = Acid + Tooth = Decay
Is tooth decay caused by bacteria that realises the acid into you mouth?
It is primarily from acid produced by bacteria.
What type of acid is toothpaste?
Toothpaste typically contains mild acids, such as citric acid or phosphoric acid, to help remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. These acids are incorporated in safe amounts to ensure they do not harm the teeth.
