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2. 8 foods that are bad for your teeth, according to dentists - AOL

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   Anything with a pH above or below neutral can harm enamel, adds Dr. Amy Sliwa Lies, DDS, owner of FiveSix Family Dental in Illinois. “Foods and drinks that contain sugar can feed the bacteria in ...

3. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Tooth decay demineralization is caused by acids from bacteria in the dental plaque biofilm whilst tooth wear is caused by acids from non-bacterial sources. These can be extrinsic in source, such as carbonated drinks, or intrinsic acids, usually from stomach acid coming into the mouth.

4. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

5. Nutritionists Want You to Ditch These 5 Inflammation-Causing ...

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   The eating pattern focuses on whole foods and plant foods that are nutrient-dense. According to experts and the Mayo Clinic, these may include: Whole grains. Fruits. Vegetables. Oily fish. Nuts. Seeds

6. Sugar substitute - Wikipedia

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   A sweetener that may benefit dental health is xylitol, which tends to prevent bacteria from adhering to the tooth surface, thus preventing plaque formation and eventually tooth decay. A Cochrane review, however, found only low-quality evidence that xylitol in a variety of dental products actually has any benefit in preventing tooth decay in ...

7. Dental restoration - Wikipedia

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   While enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, it is particularly brittle, and unsupported enamel fractures easily. A systematic review concluded that for decayed baby (primary) teeth, putting an off‐the‐shelf metal crown over the tooth (Hall technique) or only partially removing decay (also referred to as "selective removal" [5 ...