". Changes in your mouth start the minute you eat certain foods. Bacteria in the mouth convert sugars and carbohydrates from the foods you eat to acids, and it's the acids that begin to attack the enamel on teeth, starting the decay process." @WebMD https://t.co/ykAkfAIjCu
"Use a mouthrinse to remove as much sugar and sticky residue as possible. While mouthrinses that contain fluoride are ideal, even swishing plain water around your mouth can help when no other option is available." @Colgate https://t.co/cVNymDqXjh
" Brushing your teeth and tongue with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste cleans food and bacteria from your mouth. Brushing also washes out particles that eat away at your teeth and cause cavities." @HealthLine https://t.co/8sQ6EGYWqf
"Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth." @WebMD https://t.co/oS7d7uOS2B
"Resin-bonded bridge. Also called Maryland Bridge, this is sometimes considered for replacing front teeth that don't endure the biting and chewing demands of back teeth." @AAID_LifeSmiles https://t.co/oa4wFncpsA
"Certain types of food can trigger an oral allergy, marked by an itchy mouth or a swollen tongue, while other foods cause a whole-body allergic reaction that may include the mouth" @Colgate https://t.co/2kcg6PtFjA
"What should you do if you or anyone in your family has a cracked molar? Doing things like biting into ice or hard candy, or having a tooth grinding habit, can lead to a cracked tooth. " @Colgate https://t.co/scxqRofOTZ
"Bad breath affects an estimated 25 percent of people. There are a number of possible causes of halitosis, but the vast majority come down to oral hygiene." @MedicalNews https://t.co/Dq9lQxSfD6
"Not every cracked tooth will produce symptoms. But when it does, common ones include:
pain when chewing or biting, especially when you release the bite
sensitivity to heat, cold, or sweetness" https://t.co/sqaxJJVL6c
"These little holes in your teeth are bad news. You get them when a sticky bacteria, called plaque, builds up on your teeth, slowly destroying the hard outer shell, called enamel." @WebMD https://t.co/r1KC3B59ZJ
"If it's been a while since you've seen the dentist, you can expect the same care as a routine visit, as well as some extras." @WebMD https://t.co/mePEQc9D3d
"Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy. It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups." @MedicalNews https://t.co/JfPTpIzFhh
"Use the right toothbrush. You want a brush with soft bristles. With the right technique, it should last two to three months. It's ready to be replaced when you notice bent bristles, but don't wait that long." @WebMD https://t.co/qD24l8a5Qv