"The Pain of stains"
My partner, Presley Cavasos and I, were assigned a project that is a dental experiment. We chose to compare the effects of coffee and coke on teeth, specifically stains. The main concern being mainly cosmetic, because of the dark compounds in the two drinks causing surface stains due to the porous nature of the enamel, causing brown or yellow discoloration.
This experiment was over the course of one month. We maintained our daily routines, brushing, rinsing, and flossing twice a day, with the exception of Presley drinking Coca- Cola, and I drinking coffee twice a day (if not more).
This experiment was over the course of one month. We maintained our daily routines, brushing, rinsing, and flossing twice a day, with the exception of Presley drinking Coca- Cola, and I drinking coffee twice a day (if not more).
Presley's research showed how the dark, caramel dye in Coca-Cola is the main factor in the staining of the enamel. This drink also contains a lot more sugar than coffee. A twelve ounce can of Coke has nine and a third more sugar than coffee does (depending on how much sugar you put in your morning cup of joe). This ingredient can produce an acid in your mouth that erodes away at the enamel, making the stains AND cavities more likely to occur.
Sydney's research displayed, a lot like Coca-Cola, that there is an acidic content that lightly wears away at the enamel and can aid in the process of tooth decay. Another ingredient that is in coffee is an energy called "tannins". It breaks down in water, and can also be found in other drinks like wine and tea. This energy causes color compounds to stick to your teeth and end up leaving an unwanted yellow stain behind.
Result of Experiment: Both delicious beverages dye your teeth pretty badly if your teeth are not treated properly after consuming. The Coca-Cola stained Presley's teeth extremely and faster, whereas my teeth were only left with moderate stains and did not appear as harsh.
Sydney's research displayed, a lot like Coca-Cola, that there is an acidic content that lightly wears away at the enamel and can aid in the process of tooth decay. Another ingredient that is in coffee is an energy called "tannins". It breaks down in water, and can also be found in other drinks like wine and tea. This energy causes color compounds to stick to your teeth and end up leaving an unwanted yellow stain behind.
Result of Experiment: Both delicious beverages dye your teeth pretty badly if your teeth are not treated properly after consuming. The Coca-Cola stained Presley's teeth extremely and faster, whereas my teeth were only left with moderate stains and did not appear as harsh.