are added which are: Sodium hypochlorite It is added for final disinfection of treated water Sodium fluoride This chemical must be existed in the potable water because when it dissociate fluoride is produced as shown in the chemical reaction: NaF → 〖Na〗^++ F^- The fluoride used to protect the teeth in two ways: Protection from demineralization - when bacteria in the mouth combine with sugars they produce acid. This acid can erode tooth enamel and damage our teeth. Fluoride can protect teeth from
It’s what nearly everyone wants: a dazzling white smile so shiny it can cause a traffic accident. Seen all over the place from TV shows to fashion models, to celebrities and world leaders, it seems that a white smile is an indicator of success, glamour, and prestige. Yet a white smile is notoriously difficult to come by at the best of times, and many people have dedicated a lot of time and effort in finding new ways to secure a whiter, cleaner smile. Tooth whitening is basically the process by
regarding the benefits of fluoride, the issue prompts little consideration from the general populace. Nevertheless, this was not always the case. Numerous times in recent decades, fluoride scares have risen to prominence. This may be due to the lack of knowledge regarding the nature of fluoride, for while most know of it; few understand the uses, history, and public health benefits fluoride provides. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral with the chemical formula F-. Fluoride is an anion of fluorine
this is bad, and many have voiced their opinions quite loudly. Here are some articles to help educate the public on what fluoride is, what it does, and what people think. What is fluoride? Fluoride is a substance that many types of toothpaste use to help to strengthen the enamel on a person’s teeth. When used in small amounts, it’s perfectly fine, but in larger amounts, fluoride can be toxic, leading to the weakening of bones, cancer, and other problems in the body. When used in great amounts on children’s
Pediatric Pulsed Fluoroscopy When it comes to pediatric care, safety and quality of care are of the utmost priority, especially when it comes to radiation. Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray image, allowing for real-time monitoring throughout the body, how is this safe for pediatrics? Pulsed fluoroscopy is pulsing the x-ray beam during fluoroscopy and supposedly reducing the radiation exposure to pediatric patients undergoing conventional fluoroscopy. Although it is known to reduce radiation
Water fluoridation is the practice of inserting industrial-grade fluoride chemicals to water for the purpose of preventing tooth decay. Fluoride is a substance that requires a poison control warning label when added to toothpaste. The warning label is placed there for a reason. Fluoride is established as a poison, and a high level of ingestion can be lethal. It is also an ingredient in rat poison, so, as a result; should not place it in the public water system. Thesis: fluoridation does not treat
Artificial water fluoridation has an intensified debate on the public health intervention and this decision made by several Australian politicians. The Australian dentists and other health professional’s agreement that adequate enamel fluoride is essential for dental caries. The children are the commonest contributors to dental caries include poor dental structure, poor oral hygiene, bacterial involvement and dietary factors etcetera. The most prevalent health problem in Australia is dental caries
Water fluoridation was introduced more than 60 years ago, in Michigan, as a public health measure to prevent tooth decay and it has been the reason for big controversies since there. The technique is defined as a process in which the substance fluoride is introduced into the public water supply in order to prevent dental cavities, reaching a large number of people. The Morbidity and Mortality report prepared by the Center of Control of Disease, Atlanta, Georgia, and printed and distributed by Massachusetts
of toothpaste that is suitable for infants is important, but can also be a confusing process. So, how do you make a decision? Firstly, remember to choose baby toothpastes that contain Xylitol as it prevents bacteria formation, and has a type of fluoride that is safe to swallow. Also, you should also consider choosing the right kind of flavored toothpaste. It would be irritating for you and the baby if the toothpaste’s flavor were bad. Parents should also consider trying and experimenting different
How can Sodium Fluoride Ion solve the issue “cavity” In this essay, I will explore about how sodium fluoride ion can be addressed to one of the most common health issues in the world “cavity” by investigating the properties of sodium fluoride ion and how those properties of sodium fluoride ion are related to addressing this issue. Sodium Fluoride ion is an ionized combustion of non-metal atom Fluorine and alkaline metal sodium as you can notice from its name, and its scientific equation is NaF
How to Choose the Right Orthodontic Equipments Are you a practitioner or dentist studying an orthodontic course? There is a high demand of orthodontic treatment. For this reason, you will come across hundreds of orthodontic treatment adverts in the UK. Despite the high number of orthodontists, patients are looking for well-trained, experienced and equipped practitioners. You can work as an orthodontist under a health centre or start your own clinic. Either way, you need to invest in the right orthodontic
The body needs certain amounts of some trace minerals. Although there are many trace minerals, fluoride is one of the important ones in the body. The fluoride level that is suppose to be in the body is 4 mg for adult males 2 mg for adult females. Fluoride is involved the formation of bones and teeth. Fluoride is predominantly well known for what is does for teeth rather than bones. For teeth, it builds the enamel in order to help prevent tooth decay which is the rotting of the teeth in the form
chemically sodium bicarbonate and commonly it is called the famous baking soda. It is a naturally occurring substance present in the intestine of living organism and is highly helpful in digestion and avoiding stomach disturbances as it helps living things to maintain the pH balance necessary for life and metabolism. Physically sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline solid having no odor. It is soluble in water (93.4 g/L at 20°C and pH = 8.4) and undergoes a complete dissociation into sodium and bicarbonate
My interest in dentistry was sparked at the age of fourteen. It all started after me and my dentist decided that I needed braces, for a "wonderful smile" as he put it. Every visit to the dentist was a new experience to me. From every time I had my braces cleaned and checked to the difficulties I had to endure afterwards, curiosity found its way, and I slowly took an interest in dentistry. The conversations with my dentist revolved around the fundamentals of the dental world, and this strengthened
why? (5 points) D-glucono-δ-lactone is a leavening agent so is added to pizza crust to cause expansion of the dough. When water is added to the dough mixture containing D-glucono-δ-lactone and sodium bicarbonate, they dissolve. D-glucono-δ-lactone hydrolyses to gluconic acid, which then reacts with the sodium bicarbonate to produce CO2. Refrigeration adversely affects baker’s yeast making it unsuitable for use in a refrigerated pizza crust. Additionally, D-glucono-δ-lactone can prevent discoloration
Introduction In this experiment we are examining Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Acidophilus which are bacteria found in the mouth. The bacteria Streptococcus Mutans have been seen to have negative effects to the mouth such as tooth decay. Lactobacillus Acidophilus on the other side is seen as a good bacteria and has been used as a probiotic. Both of these bacterias grow within the mouth and can be collected through saliva. Our experiment is to compare the difference between two processes
The purpose of this experiment was to determine if there was a significant difference in the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets on teeth bleached with hydrogen peroxide and teeth bleached with carbamide peroxide. It was hypothesized that the teeth bleached with carbamide peroxide would have a lower shear bond strength than the teeth bleached with hydrogen peroxide. In this experiment, 30 human teeth were separated into three groups: control, hydrogen peroxide, and carbamide peroxide. In
reaction would be higher. Those factors would affect the speed and the amount the atoms are moving at therefore effecting the amount that the particles collide and hence impacting the rate of reaction. The two reactants involved in the experiment are Sodium Thiosulfate
Objective: I will be combining calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid as a case study to measure the rate of chemical reaction. This gives us the equation CaCO3 + 2HCl H2O + CaCl2 + CO2 Background Information: Several factors are already known which increase (or decrease) the rate of reaction. An increase in concentration of the acid allows for a greater number of hydrochloric acid molecules colliding into those of calcium carbonate. Although not every single particle would result in a successful
Procedures 1.First thing needed is a plastic bag open the plastic bag and take about a teaspoon of calcium chloride, put the calcium chloride in one corner of the bag. Then take about a half teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate and put it in the opposite corner of the bag. Then lay the bag flat on the table use about 5 mL of phenol red. Once the phenol red is in quickly lift your bag and put all the substances in one corner. Then observe 2.Reference procedure one for first step.Lay bag down and add about