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Originally Posted by Kingpins
I already do all those. But I still get cavaties here and there.
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Do it more often then.
Cavaties are pretty damn simple to understand. Bacteria on your teeth (easily killed by nearly any mouthwash) will consume sugars and starches that are hanging around in your mouth, thus producing acids that will eat away at the enamel of your teeth.
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simple logic would show that a small piece of starch lodged between your teeth would be more food than a quick wash in liquid sugar. It is the sugar and or starches that stay in your mouth for awhile that feed the bacteria.
Yes various acids will also cause possible erosion of your enamel. So technically dentists also should be telling you to steer clear of everything from citrus fruit to vinegar. Though many dentists will debate which causes more enamel erosion, brushing or food acids.
Then lets not get started on flouride in the water.