vocabulary surface robust erosive Immerse (in) initiative restorative _____________________ dentistry.

He is currently attending courses on advanced _________________, cosmetic and implant dentistry. When do you use your ___________________? Stewing a long, slow cooking method. __________________ the food in liquid which is kept at a low/medium temperature. In Chester, young women used to _______________ themselves with one leg in the river and dream of their future husband. ______________________ sleep is a must for everyone. He took the _____________________ and invited her to dinner. He was a tall, healthy and _____________ young man. The association says the acidic drinks are particularly _________________ to tooth enamel because children are encouraged to consume them immediately.
The ________________ of the earth.

to revive or renew (health) The first action in a matter Exterior, covering Strong, healthy Acid, destructive To dip into liquid

During the first two years no one was sure that the company would succeed, but it has been enjoying ____________________ growth for the past nine months. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the __________________ of the Moon. You can see the _____________________ effects of waves on the shoreline. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

verb To initiate

adjective erosive restorative

Noun

Research shows the potential dental health risk of fruit smoothies A new laboratory study of the erosive potential of fruit smoothies on teeth has been published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ). The authors of the BDJ report, An in vitro investigation of the erosive potential of smoothies, state that encouraging healthier eating habits, including five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, could inadvertently promote damage to teeth if beverages such as fruit smoothies are regularly consumed as fruit and veg substitutes outside of mealtimes. The laboratory study, which has been undertaken to provide more scientifically robust patient education, found that the majority of fruit smoothies investigated had a pH acidity level below the critical 5.5 pH of enamel, at and below which erosion occurs. Some fruit smoothie combinations proved more erosive than others and double the erosive capacity of fresh orange juice. Those containing kiwi, apple and lime produced over 28 per cent surface loss in a tooth immersed in the drink for 60 minutes compared to strawberry and banana combinations which produced less than two per cent surface loss. The reports authors suggest the success of national initiatives such as five-a-day has contributed to a rise in consumption of shop-bought smoothies from 6.3 million litres in 2001 to 34 million litres in 2006, with consumption projected to treble over the next five years, while the public remain largely unaware of the potential risk to their teeth. Dental erosion can range from minimal tooth surface loss leading to sensitivity and pain, to excessive loss of tooth enamel and poor dental aesthetics where restorative treatment can be time-consuming and expensive. Commenting on the findings, the British Dental Associations Scientific Adviser, Professor Damien Walmsley, said: This study adds to the growing body of evidence linking dental erosion with the consumption of popular fruit beverages with a typical pH below 5.5 (acidity), such as fruit smoothies, particularly if they are regularly consumed as snacks, outside of mealtimes.

It is important that the public is aware of this link so fruit juices and smoothies in particular, are consumed as part of a balanced diet and preferably through a straw to minimise the impact to dental health.

Are these statements true or false. Explain why in your own words.

The majority of fruit smoothies are good for your teeth.

Orange juice is better for your teeth than some fruit smoothies.

Kiwi, apple and lime smoothies produce less surface damage than strawberry and banana smoothies.

People are drinking fruit smoothies because they have been encouraged to have five a day.

People know that the drinks can be bad for their teeth.

The dental erosion could lead to excessive loss of tooth enamel.

Professor Damien Walmsley said that smoothies would cause less damage if consumed outside of mealtimes. Write a list of advice for your patients about fruit smoothies. Use must/mustnt, should/shouldnt

_______________________________FRUIT SMOOTHIES
ADVICE

Keep your teeth happy!