Glossar A–Z – 
Mundgesundheit, Mikrobiom & Longevity

Daily cleaning of the spaces between the teeth using dental floss, interdental brushes or oral irrigators – complements toothbrushing in areas where a toothbrush alone cannot reach and where biofilms tend to build up particularly easily.

Chemical mineral loss from the tooth surface caused by acids in drinks, food or reflux – unlike tooth decay, this is not caused by bacteria.

Wear on tooth surfaces caused by direct tooth-to-tooth contact during clenching or grinding, often as an unconscious stress reaction.