Dental erosion is the wearing down of tooth enamel by acids. Different types of beverages cause dental erosion (Olde, 2015). By measuring the mass of egg shells before and after they are exposed to these common beverages will determine which beverages contribute the most towards dental erosion and tooth decay. The purpose of using egg shells is because they are made of calcium the same element that the human tooth is made of (Goldblatt, Samberson, Diamond, 2013).
To test the effects of common beverages on dental erosion and tooth decay, egg shells will be exposed to different beverages. These beverages are orange juice, Coca-Cola, Gatorade, and coffee. The egg shells will also be exposed to water, which will serve as the control group. Water …show more content…
The crown is the outside part of the tooth above the gum line. The root is the bottom part of the tooth and lies within the bony tooth socket (Chabner). The enamel is the hard, dense, white layer that protect the crown of the tooth. The enamel is the hardest part of the body. Dentin lies right beneath the enamel and is the main substance of the tooth. Dentin is yellow and composed of bony tissue (Chabner). The cementum covers and protects and supports the dentin inside the root. The periodontal membrane surrounds the cementum inside the root and holds the tooth in its socket. The pulp lies beneath the dentin and contains blood vessels, nerve endings, connective tissue, and lymphatic vessels …show more content…
It is mainly caused by soft drinks, energy drinks, and caffeine (Yip, Smales, Kaidonis, 2006). Carbonated soft drinks can erode the tooth enamel which leads to cavities. Carbonic, phosphoric, and citric acids in drinks all dissolve calcium and cause tooth decay (Charles-Azure, 2005). Dental erosion is mainly caused in children since they consume these drinks continuously. Another cause for dental erosion is the consumption of citrus fruits. Drinks such as lemonade and orange juice contain high acidic levels that cause dental erosion and tooth decay (British Dental Journal, 2006). Other cause of dental erosion include the consumption of alcohol, poor saliva flow, bulimia, frequent use of medication, grinding of the teeth, and hereditary reasons (Odle,
To test the effects of common beverages on dental erosion and tooth decay, egg shells will be exposed to different beverages. These beverages are orange juice, Coca-Cola, Gatorade, and coffee. The egg shells will also be exposed to water, which will serve as the control group. Water …show more content…
The crown is the outside part of the tooth above the gum line. The root is the bottom part of the tooth and lies within the bony tooth socket (Chabner). The enamel is the hard, dense, white layer that protect the crown of the tooth. The enamel is the hardest part of the body. Dentin lies right beneath the enamel and is the main substance of the tooth. Dentin is yellow and composed of bony tissue (Chabner). The cementum covers and protects and supports the dentin inside the root. The periodontal membrane surrounds the cementum inside the root and holds the tooth in its socket. The pulp lies beneath the dentin and contains blood vessels, nerve endings, connective tissue, and lymphatic vessels …show more content…
It is mainly caused by soft drinks, energy drinks, and caffeine (Yip, Smales, Kaidonis, 2006). Carbonated soft drinks can erode the tooth enamel which leads to cavities. Carbonic, phosphoric, and citric acids in drinks all dissolve calcium and cause tooth decay (Charles-Azure, 2005). Dental erosion is mainly caused in children since they consume these drinks continuously. Another cause for dental erosion is the consumption of citrus fruits. Drinks such as lemonade and orange juice contain high acidic levels that cause dental erosion and tooth decay (British Dental Journal, 2006). Other cause of dental erosion include the consumption of alcohol, poor saliva flow, bulimia, frequent use of medication, grinding of the teeth, and hereditary reasons (Odle,