Acid erosion damages teeth, says GSK.Byline: Dubai GlaxoSmithKline (GSK GSK GlaxoSmithKline plc (pharmaceutical company) GSK Glycogen Synthase Kinase GSK Gruppentraining Sozialer Kompetenzen (Germany) GSK Greenland Shark (FAO fish species code) ), the leading oral care expert, had revealed in 2007, that the 21st century's biggest threat to teeth was acid erosion. Acid erosion is the wear to tooth enamel enamel, a siliceous substance fusible upon metal. It may be so compounded as to be transparent or opaque and with or without color, but it is usually employed to add decorative color. It was used to decorate jewelry in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. caused by the modern lifestyle which threatens the teeth of both men and women of all ages. This dental condition is a form of erosion that is caused by acid softening the surface of the tooth's enamel, which results in a reduced enamel thickness and can lead to changes to the teeth such as changes to texture, shape, colour and appearance. Moreover, teeth can suffer from hyper-sensitivity. In today's modern lifestyle, there is generally a greater understanding about lifestyle, health and nutrition. Although the modern diet is considered healthier than in the past, GSK warns that the food and drink consumed as part of this diet is often highly acidic acidic /acid·ic/ (ah-sid´ik) of or pertaining to an acid; acid-forming. acidic, adj having the properties of an acid; acid-forming properties. and can irreversibly damage teeth. The acids found in many fruits, fruit juices, vinegar and soft drinks such as fizzy fizz intr.v. fizzed, fizz·ing, fizz·es To make a hissing or bubbling sound; effervesce. n. 1. A hissing or bubbling sound. 2. Effervescence. 3. An effervescent beverage. colas, can cause the softening of the teeth's enamel surface making it prone to wear. Other demands of modern life have also contributed to the increased risk of acid erosion to teeth. The fashion for whiter teeth has led to increased numbers of abrasive whitening whit·en·ing n. 1. An agent used to make something white or whiter. 2. The act or process of making white or whiter. Noun 1. products which could harm the enamel layer enamel layer n. See ameloblastic layer. . Discolouration Noun 1. discolouration - a soiled or discolored appearance; "the wine left a dark stain" discoloration, stain appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing scorch - a discoloration caused by heat of the teeth is one of the irreversible effects of acid erosion. Teeth in the early stages of acid erosion may change their brightness or appearance as the surface is worn away. This can cause teeth to appear more yellow in colour and be more sensitive to hot and cold food and drinks. Therefore, GSK advises checking with a dentist for signs of acid erosion.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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