Dental Care & History : What Is Tooth Decay?

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Channel: ehow · 2009 · Howto & Style

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Tooth decay is the active process of tooth destruction caused by the interaction between teeth, bacteria and food. Learn how plaque develops on teeth when bacteria are unable to breakdown all of the carbohydrates in the mouth with information from a dental hygienist in this free video on oral hygiene and dental health.

Expert: Jennifer Salamin
Bio: Jennifer Salamin has been working as a dental hygienist for seven years. She is a graduate of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., and has been working for Dr. Brian Merkel since graduation.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

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