Keeping the mouth clean
After cleaning the teeth, a thin layer referred to as the pellicle develops around the tongue, gums, and teeth. The pellicle comes from proteins in the saliva. Substances such as foods and microorganisms such as bacteria accumulate on the gel-as substance referred to as the plaque. The microorganisms in the plaque will ferment the food that accumulates on the teeth, to produce lactic acid. The lactic acid then dissolves the contents of the tooth enamel. If this process continues excessively, then the individual might experience tooth decay.
In some cases, the plaque can get through the gums and lead to gum complications such as gingivitis. The accumulation of plaque can also lead to a complication referred to as to as tartar. The tartar also relates to the collection of grime, which can only be removed by a professional dental health practitioner.
Keeping the mouth cleaning is vital in many ways. Dental hygiene promotes optimal tooth health and helps to keep diseases such as gingivitis away. Broadly speaking, it is recommended that one goes for both professional and personal dental care. The personal dental care involves regular flossing and brushing of teeth twice a day. Professional cleaning is also necessary because it helps to stem the tide of grime and to eliminate the accumulation of tartar. Toothpaste is the most common approach for cleaning teeth. It acts as an abrasive substance that helps in the removal of dental plaque from the teeth. The cleaning process involves the mechanical action of a toothbrush. The common components in most toothpaste are sodium bicarbonate and salt. Besides that, most kinds of toothpaste are unique mixtures of various types of abrasive substances and cleaning agents.
List of variables
Brands of toothpaste
The stain removal ability of the toothpaste
The amount of toothpaste used
The number of strokes applied
Equipment and materials list
Hard-boiled eggs
Toothpaste samples
Water
Permanent market
Colored beverage
Method
Procedure
Prepare eggs with colors
The reason for using eggshells in this experiment is that they have a high calcium content, which makes them perfect for testing the effectiveness of toothpaste. To achieve this goal, the experiment will require one egg for any pair of toothpaste tested. The steps include:
Measure 150mL of water into a 300mL beaker
Heat the water to boiling on a special stove
Remove the beaker of water from the hot plate. Add 20mL of vinegar and some drops of red food coloring
Insert a boiled egg in the colored water such as for some few minutes, until it stains significantly
Remove the egg and place it on a stable platform to let it dry