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buffering capacity

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buffering capacity,
n the body's ability to neutralize the acids that play a role in the demineralization of teeth; may be enhanced by eating firmly textured foods, which improve chewing and stimulate the flow of saliva.


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The demineralisation effect of orange juice may be lessened by the buffering capacity of saliva.
The CRT buffer is a quick and easy test (results in five minutes) to determine the buffering capacity of saliva, while the CRT bacteria detects the presence and quantity of bacteria in saliva, particularly Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli.
In contrast, the majority of public water supplies in Nebraska provide ground-water with alkalinity and buffering capacity similar to surface water, but with pH at or near acceptable ranges for pools (LWS, 2006).
 
 
 
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