Lactic acid

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…

organism. There are two main types of cellular respiration: aerobic respiration, and anaerobic respiration. The chemical equation for aerobic respiration is C 6H 12O 6 = 2C 2H 5OH + 2CO 2 + 2ATP, which means that glucose is created when ethanol acid or lactic acid is combined with carbon dioxide and energy (ATP). Aerobic respiration is the process of producing ATP using oxygen, while anaerobic…

“Foreign bodies (FBs) in the digestive tract are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric age group, and pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges” (Singh, Dubey, Pandey, Kumar, Sharma & Annavi, 2014, p. 463). Foreign body blockages effect more children in their first 6 years of life with an increase of occurrences in children age 1 to 3 years old. A study was completed between April 2009 and March 2013 on how foreign bodies effect the digestive tract over a period of time.…

The staining of teeth has been an issue for a lot of the 20th century with more people caring how they dress and look a big factor is the way you smile and how your teeth look. People are always wondering why their teeth get darker. The bulk of the tooth consists of dentin. Dentin is a substance that is kind of like bone but it is harder. Covering the dentin is a tough durable layer named enamel. “ Enamel is composed primarily of calcium phosphate and is the hardest substance in the body.”…

The buildup of plaque and bacteria around your teeth and gum line can lead to dental diseases like gingivitis and periodontal. In order to prevent this, your dentist may suggest a debridement procedure. A debridement procedure involves using an ultrasonic device or saline solution to remove any plaque buildup. Both methods are effective at reaching hard to access areas and removing any bacteria and plaque. Since a debridement is considered to be a deep cleaning procedure the procedure is more…

Recently, studies have proven the anticarious effect is due to a substance called casein phosphopeptide (Prestes et al., 2013). Casein Phosphopeptides contain the amino acid sequence Ser-ser-ser-glu-glu and form casein nanoclusters with amorphous casein phosphate (ACP) (Farooq et al., 2012), providing a reservoir of phosphate and calcium thus sustaining the constant supply of these ions to the intraoral environment (Cochrane…

The acid begins being produced by the bacteria on the surface of the teeth called the plaque which is made up of food particles, bacteria, saliva, and other substances that come in contact with the teeth when chewing food or drinking beverages. The sugar containing in foods or drinks enters the mouth and the bacteria in the plaque begin turning food into acid which can slowly start to destroy the teeth. The acid plaque will slowly start to eat away all the…

United States, dental caries (cavities) are one of the most prevalent chronic conditions found in children (Center for Disease Control, 2014). Teeth gain cavities when the tartar on the teeth build up (Kapner, 2017). Tartar is plaque, a combination of acid, food pieces, bacteria, and saliva that bonds together into a sticky substance, that was not removed from the tooth (Kapner, 2017). According to a study conducted in 2014 by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 20% of children…

Moreover, documenting the caries experience for children aged 5 years old reflect the importance of the interpretation of such experience in the children with all 20 deciduous teeth. As from the age of 6, deciduous teeth are shed and replaced with permanent teeth so the number of deciduous teeth declines. All of which will result in decreasing the caries experiences for older children due to the reduction in the absolute number of teeth with caries experience 84. The distribution of caries…

erosion. The reason being there are acids contained in these drinks that dissolve any hard surfaces of the teeth that are exposed, such as the enamel. If the protective enamel is gone, the inner part of the teeth are left exposed. This leads to sensitivity. Also, not only can these acids dissolve outer surfaces, it can also damage the internal parts of one’s teeth; thus leading to the saliva’s ability to repair the teeth weakened. Citric, phosphoric, and tartaric acid all contribute to dental…