relation between total antioxidant status of unstimulated saliva and dental caries, which can pave way in understanding the susceptibility of individuals for dental caries. Aim: To evaluate the Total Antioxidant Level (TAL) in unstimulated saliva of children, and to correlate the TAL with caries experience and periodontal health. Design: A total of 60 children, in the age group of 6-12 yrs, were included in the study. Children were divided into two groups (study group, n=30 and a control group,
of Vgotsky’s theory that children’s learning is influenced by their cultures and societies. The family in which is the basic unit of society plays an important role in cultivating habits, attitudes and behavior of its members, especially the children. Family culture is somewhat a reflection of the society where the family belongs. The parent’s influence and presence is very important and very crucial on behavior shaping particularly in children’s oral health habits in their formative years.
conduct a study to examine whether consuming whole milk, 100% apple juice or tap water will affect dental plaque acidity after eating sugary food. Research show, once an individual consume sugary snacks between meals, the acid in the food would lead to enamel demineralization. When consuming carbohydrate such as sucrose more than four times a day or 60 grams per day will increase the rate of caries. Number of Subjects: Twenty healthy adults aged eighteen through sixty-four. There were, thirteen
office for my regular check-up when I saw an article posted that explained the effects that drinking soda can have on your teeth. The article1 indicated that 30% of 900 middle schoolers examined in a multi-university study already had irreversible dental erosion. They determined that the culprit of this damage was due to fruit juice and soda, which have low pH levels that wear away the enamel of teeth. My partner and I thought this would be a good topic for our science fair project. A 2012 Gallup
always a joy to interact with small children. They are so eager to learn, that they absorb everything like sponges. I think that taking the time to do this type of community work truly will make a difference in the lives of these kids. We taught them about the importance of teeth, the difference of healthy and unhealthy food, the caries process, and how brushing and visiting the dentist will help prevent decay. According to statistic from the CDC, 1of 5 children aged 5 to 11 years have at least
prevalent concern amongst health care providers, and dental services are still largely provided through private practices without the benefit of a universal access scheme. Public services currently attempt to prioritise cases by severity of need, but patients still consistently encounter lengthy waits during which their oral health status is likely to deteriorate. The populations at greatest risk of unequal access to oral health care include children & adolescents, the elderly, those with special needs
CAUSES of TOOTH DECAY Cavities are caused by tooth decay which is a process that develops slowly but steadily due to following reasons: 1. Plaque: Dental plaque is a clear sticky film causing a coating on the teeth. Plaque formation is due to carbohydrates primarily which contains sugar and starch and is further aggravated by not removing the layer from the tooth. When the carbohydrates are not cleaned off from the teeth, bacteria start colonizing the teeth quickly and harden with salivary salts
There are many health problems that come with consuming sugar on a regular basis. As portrayed by Anne L. Mardis (2001), there are six health problems such as physiology, diabetes, hyperactivity, heart disease, obesity, dental caries, and nutrient displacement. Many of these health problems, or at least one, can be seen in every single person in society today. Although it can be difficult because sugar is all around and is in almost every food, numerous of these health problems
A soft drink (also called soda, pop, coke, soda pop, fizzy drink, seltzer, mineral, lolly water or carbonated beverage) is a beverage that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a flavoring. The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes (in the case of diet drinks) or some combination of these. Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients. Soft drinks are called "soft" in contrast to "hard drinks" (alcoholic