Tooth enamel

and it is an organic ingredient as it comes from the fibrous parts of a plant. One of the main functions and use of Xylitol is to fight the bacteria from sticking to the teeth and this is how it is able to battle the possibility of incurring tooth decay. Tooth decay is also a main cause of halitosis. Since Xylitol does not break down on your mouth, it allows for a more neutral pH level and the acid attack is effectively reduced. Spry…

Past dental history and oral hygiene practices Ben regularly attended dental appointments with an oral health practitioner until three years prior to this consultation. He underwent orthodontic treatment to achieve space closure from missing upper lateral incisors in the upper arch and to relieve maxillary and mandibular crowding of teeth. 12 months prior to this consultation, fixed braces were removed and fixed lingual and palatal wire retainers were placed on the anterior teeth. Ben reports a…

Treatment Before I commence any treatment, I will ensure that his diabetes is controlled and it is safe to provide dental treatment. Failing to do so can result in an acute medical emergency in chair resulting from coma and ketoacidosis (Carranza, 2015). Therefore, I will refer him to his general practitioner (GP) to assess his diabetes and readjust insulin regime if required. I will update his medical history prior to treatment at each appointment. I will also ensure that I obtain written…

of use is to purchase a toothbrush for your mouth size. Dental professionals recommend clients use a soft nylon bristle toothbrush to remove dental plaque and prevent less oral tissue trauma. Hard toothbrush bristles are more abrasive to the tooth enamel. Clients are instructed to brush with a non-abrasive dentifrice for 2 minutes twice daily, preferably once in the morning and once at bedtime. The pressure should use a fingertip light…

Acid has a PH only 1.5 greater than Pepsi and Coke (Mississippi State Health Department, 2013). When soda is consumed, the acid of the drink attacks the teeth for about 20 minutes, however, each sip triggers a new attack. The attacks break down the enamel of the teeth and cavities may begin to form. “In conclusion, excessive intake of soft drinks could cause complex dental consequences including dental erosion and caries” (Cheng, Yang, Shao, Hu, and Zhou, 2009, 395-399). This statement came…

Consuming more than three apples a day can lead to weight gain, and several serious health conditions such as diabetes and heart diseases. 3. Apples are acidic. While it is true that it can kill bacteria thriving in the mouth, however, it can damage tooth enamel. 4. Too much intake of apple juice may cause diarrhea for as it contains sorbitol – a chemical that produces water into the…

over 13 different types that include a children segment as well. These products provide protection from cavities, prevention of gingivitis and plaque, longer duration of fresh breath, controlling of tartar, whitening of the teeth and strengthening of enamel and sensitivity relief (Bhasin, 2017). Colgate toothpaste is packaged to offer customers varying sizes, this ranges from 20 gms to 300 gms. In addition to their toothpaste line for any consumer, they also provide a wide collection of…

aesthetics of having a pearly-white smile. That professional cleaning, even though it only happens every six months or so, serves your health and wellness in so many ways: Eliminating the plaque that will transform into tarter, eating away at tooth enamel. Removing the bacteria-laden goop between teeth and hidden in back teeth, which leads to bad breath. Giving you a better chance at fighting cavities before they can form serious compromises on the surface of teeth, requiring even…

During the developing years of life, the importance of maintaining a balanced diet is stressed and children are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables. Many parents place an emphasis on the idea that eating sugar is bad, but fail to see how other aspects of nutrition play a vital role in the major functions of the body. It is important that parents be informed of how essential nutrition is to weight loss, the ability to concentrate, and how even mood can be affected by the foods a child…

However, symptoms of bulimia are less dramatic than those of anorexia. Scars will appear on the hands of a bulimic from the constant rubbing of the hands on the teeth, and the tooth enamel will begin to erode. Depletion of chemicals naturally produced inside the body such as magnesium, sodium, and hydrochloride can cause electrolyte imbalances, which can lead to hypokalemia, an irregular rhythm of the heart, therefore resulting in…