compound. Fluoride is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of tooth decay. Researchers have shown that there are several ways through which fluoride achieves its decay-preventive effects. It makes the tooth structure stronger‚ so teeth are more resistant to acid attacks. Acid is formed when the bacteria in plaque break down sugars and carbohydrates from the diet. Repeated acid attacks break down the tooth‚ which causes cavities. Fluoride also acts to repair areas in which acid attacks
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THE EFFECT OF SODA ON TOOTH ENAMEL Literature review Soda is one of society’s favorite beverages. Each year‚ billions of gallons of soda are sold in the United States alone. Though it is popular with people of all age groups‚ many experts believe drinking soda may have serious health consequences. Some studies have shown a link between drinking soda and tooth decay and enamel erosion. However some people believe that many experiments are invalid due to the lack of certain factors
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Chemistry of Enamel Stephanie Gabrielle Estrada Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Chemistry of Enamel Dentistry is a branch of medicine‚ in order to understand medicine including diseases related to the mouth‚ one must have a background knowledge over the chemistry of the enamel and how it interacts and takes place with compounds that are used in crowns‚ veneers and fillings. Enamel consists of approximately 96% inorganic minerals and 4% organic material. These inorganic components
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human tooth ‚ tooth decay [pic] Human tooth Teeth of humans are small‚ calcified‚ whitish structures found in the mouth that are used to break down food. The roots of teeth are embedded in the maxilla (upper jaw) or the mandible (lower jaw) and are covered by gums. Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness. Teeth are among the most distinctive (and long-lasting) features of mammal species. Humans‚ like other mammals‚ are diphyodont‚ meaning that
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------------------------------------------------- HUMAN TOOTH------------------------------------------------- Teeth of humans are small‚ calcified‚ whitish structures found in the mouth that are used to break down food. The roots of teeth are embedded in the maxilla (upper jaw) or the mandible (lower jaw) and are covered by gums. Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness.COMPOSITION OF TOOTH | Four major tissues make up the tooth: * Enamel * Dentin * Cementum * Root Canal (Dental Pulp)The tooth is supported
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Tooth Decay Tooth decay is the destruction of the enamel (outer surface) of a tooth. Tooth decay is also known as dental cavities or dental caries. Decay is caused by bacteria that collect on tooth enamel. The bacteria live in a sticky‚ white film called plaque (pronounced PLAK). Bacteria obtain their food from sugar and starch in a person’s diet. When they eat those foods‚ the bacteria create an acid that attacks tooth enamel and causes decay. Tooth decay is the second most common health
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fresh saliva - you could probably do that daily for a lot of years before affecting any measurable reduction in tooth enamel. By the way‚ lots of food are acidic. Many are more acidic than soda. I think anything tomato-sauce based qualifies‚ for example. (Tomato-based foods are also very effective for cleaning oxidized copper‚ by the way.) I have never actually heard of a case of enamel loss due to drinking soda - and I have known people who drank on average more than a can a day‚ but at the same
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“Tooth Development” Tooth development or odontogenesis is the complex process by which teeth form from embryoniccells‚ grow‚ and erupt into the mouth. Although many diverse species have teeth‚ non-human tooth development is largely the same as in humans. For human teeth to have a healthy oral environment‚enamel‚ dentin‚ cementum‚ and the periodontium must all develop during appropriate stages of fetal development. Primary (baby) teeth start to form between the sixth and eighth weeks‚ and permanent
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plastic coatings that are applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. -Permanent molars are the most likely to benefit from sealants. -A sealant can last for as long as 5 to 10 years -Sealants keep germs and food particles out of the grooves by covering them with a safe plastic coating. Sealants and fluorides work together to prevent tooth decay. -Sealants can save time‚ money‚ and the discomfort sometimes associated with dental fillings. Citation:
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The enamel is weakened by an excess of acid from different origins in the body‚ and gets thinner until it almost disappears and exposing the dentine‚ which is sensitive. At the same time‚ this occurrence is worsened by grinding and chewing or by inappropriate
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