Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as **breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy** are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.
Read moreIf your medication causes dry mouth, ask your doctor for a different medication that may not cause this condition. If dry mouth cannot be avoided, drink plenty of water, chew sugarless gum, and avoid tobacco products and alcohol
Read moreTooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as **breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy** are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.
Read moreIs there any reason why people will abandon other medically viable countries and opt for the land of the Punjabis to have their tooth extracted, filled or even polished? Rightly so, the medical tourism market is one of the fastest-growing markets with an estimated value of thirty (30) billion dollars as of the last valuation.
Read moreTooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as **breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy** are left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth digest these foods, turning them into acids. The bacteria, acid, food debris, and saliva combine to form plaque, which clings to the teeth. The acids in plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the teeth, creating holes in the teeth called cavities.
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