Acid and Tooth Decay

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7 жыл бұрын

A fascinating look into the science behind how cavities form and what we can and can't do about it!
The Science of Cavities Video #2

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@acspectator8636 2 жыл бұрын

Man it's this lesson that I should've been taught 7 years ago that could've saved my teeth from enamel erosion, but our system sucks you don't often have the dentist prescribing this lesson. My parents did even bother taking priority in teaching me how to clean my teeth properly(merely doing it just once then leaving me on my own...). The dentists my parents got me also sucked, they only kept primarily mentioning whether I had "cavities" or not on my check ups with lazy diagnosis that they apparently kept neglecting early signs of enamel wear and even gum recession, teeth issues that are gradual enough to take months or even years to develop. I advise taking precautions against dentists as well, they cannot be 100% trusted and will have to be asked questions even to their frustration.

@eeeeeeee4746 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks u explained this so well!!

@carlysia4150 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible explanation! You are a talented educator!

@mentaldental 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@magdalenaj90 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@reemyosman7499 5 жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@silverlyder 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@razondattebayo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@choonghuh 4 жыл бұрын

so i have to brush my teeth even after a diet coke? freaking a

@ysk249 4 жыл бұрын

Why did you highlight hydrogen in red? Can you explain what H+ has to do with tooth decay?

@mentaldental 4 жыл бұрын

H+ or hydrogen ion represents acid that is secreted by bacteria that causes cavities by leeching mineral from the tooth surface!

@choonghuh 4 жыл бұрын

casual viewer here, so i apologize for what might be a dumb question. if free acid binds with the free phosphate in your mouth, why does that lead to calcium and phosphate loss from teeth? to me, H+ binding to PO4 seems like a nice match between two single people, so why should the married Calcium and Phosphate who are already in a hydroxyapatite be pulled out? scandalous...

@bryceolsen3527 Жыл бұрын

Do you still have to wait 30 min to brush your teeth if you drink something like milk that has a ph of 6.7? Or can you just rinse with mouthwash and then go right ahead to brushing your teeth?

@jacobyne Жыл бұрын

Yes. Milk with ph = 6.7 means it's a weak acid aka it will donate protons (h+). It being milk, means it contains lactic acid, again, protons donated and the acid base equilibrium will change as explained by Dr. Ryan. The washing with water, again, as explained by the video, takes out the acid out of your mouth, then the equilibrium will change to the other side or more to the other side (will depend on how much H+ will be left).