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What do bacteria in the mouth use to build up plaque?
What do bacteria in the mouth use to build up plaque?
Why does water alone not wash plaque away?
Why does water alone not wash plaque away?
What helps bacteria multiply?
What helps bacteria multiply?
What is the goal of dentists in preventing tooth decay?
What is the goal of dentists in preventing tooth decay?
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What do dentists use to prevent tooth decay?
What do dentists use to prevent tooth decay?
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What is the composition of plaque?
What is the composition of plaque?
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What happens to bacteria when kids snack on candy, soda, cookies, and sweets?
What happens to bacteria when kids snack on candy, soda, cookies, and sweets?
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Why do dentists recommend regular flossing?
Why do dentists recommend regular flossing?
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What is the effect of not brushing teeth regularly?
What is the effect of not brushing teeth regularly?
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What is the role of saliva in oral hygiene?
What is the role of saliva in oral hygiene?
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Study Notes
Bacteria in the Mouth
- Bacteria are tiny guests living in the mouth, making it their cafeteria.
- They are polite and work hard to build up plaque, a living glue made up of bacteria and food particles.
- Plaque is a sticky substance that forms on teeth, contributing to tooth decay.
Plaque and Saliva
- Saliva is a big word for spit, which helps keep the tongue moist.
- Water alone cannot wash plaque away, allowing bacteria to thrive.
How Bacteria Thrive
- Bacteria multiply when kids snack on candy, soda, cookies, and sweets.
- As bacteria multiply, plaque thickens into a gooey substance.
- Not brushing teeth helps protect plaque and allows bacteria to continue multiplying.
Dentists and Oral Hygiene
- Dentists aim to stop tooth decay with their motto: "stop that black mouthwash, toothbrush, let's attack!"
- Dentists use x-rays, six-month checkups, and flossing to prevent tooth decay.
- Bacteria discourage kids from joining the dentist's fight, suggesting they should spare their teeth and avoid regular care.
Mouth Environment
- Bacteria live in the mouth, feeding on food particles and building up plaque.
- Plaque is a sticky, living substance consisting of bacteria and food particles.
Plaque Formation
- Plaque forms on teeth, contributing to tooth decay.
- Saliva (spit) helps keep the tongue moist, but cannot wash away plaque.
Bacteria Growth
- Consuming sugary snacks like candy, soda, cookies, and sweets enables bacteria to multiply.
- As bacteria multiply, plaque thickens into a gooey substance.
Importance of Oral Hygiene
- Not brushing teeth allows plaque to persist, enabling bacteria to continue multiplying.
- Dentists use x-rays, six-month checkups, and flossing to prevent tooth decay and promote oral hygiene.
Mouth Environment
- Bacteria live in the mouth, feeding on food particles and building up plaque.
- Plaque is a sticky, living substance consisting of bacteria and food particles.
Plaque Formation
- Plaque forms on teeth, contributing to tooth decay.
- Saliva (spit) helps keep the tongue moist, but cannot wash away plaque.
Bacteria Growth
- Consuming sugary snacks like candy, soda, cookies, and sweets enables bacteria to multiply.
- As bacteria multiply, plaque thickens into a gooey substance.
Importance of Oral Hygiene
- Not brushing teeth allows plaque to persist, enabling bacteria to continue multiplying.
- Dentists use x-rays, six-month checkups, and flossing to prevent tooth decay and promote oral hygiene.
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Learn about the bacteria that live in your mouth, how they build up plaque, and the role of saliva in oral health. Understand how bacteria multiply and thrive in the mouth.
