2007-01-18 12:45:24 · 6 answers · asked by Lattie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
One of the most important reasons is because of the many microenvironments in the mouth. Anaerobic organisms can hang out between the tooth and gum while aerobes can live on the surface of the cells. Teeth provide a nice surface for bacteria to form biofilms, complex communities of different types of bacteria that help resist chemical and mechanical cleaning.
All bacteria require moisture, and the 37C temp is nice for human bacteria. Since this is where food is introduced to the body, and there are many crevices in the mouth, food particles provide good resources for bacterial growth.
2007-01-18 13:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by teachbio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because food particles begin to digest here often getting trapped in the dark recesses of our gums, teeth and tonsils...bacteria also love sugars...since we eat a great deal of them, we are giving bacteria a perfect habitat for growth.
we do however NEED a certain amount and type(s) of bacteria for our own survival.
2007-01-18 20:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by jonny m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
37 deg. Celsius is ideal for biochemical reactions, just because; the mouth is also wet, and doesn't have as many cellular defenses as the blood, and it's filled with bits of food, dead skin cells, and other nice things. There's the stomach, but it's filled with surprisingly strong acid (almost as strong as Coke!).
2007-01-18 20:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by Steven X 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's warm, moist, and dark. All of the elements needed for bacteria to grow.
But it is also where carbs begin to digest.
2007-01-18 20:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Momwithaheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mouth is the first step in the digestive process.
2007-01-18 20:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by Eva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its warm, dark and moist!
2007-01-18 21:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by irlefw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋