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Dental caries is a disease. It is better known as a cavity or tooth decay.
Plaque are microorganisms that can lead to dental caries if not treated properly
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∙ 8y agoBacteria such as S. mutans in Plaque digest carbs into acid which dissolves enamel which initiates the carious lesion.
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Due to which deficiency dental caries leads?
Bacterial infection
How are dental caries formed?
caries caries Dental caries is a bacterial disease that begins with demineralization of the outermost dental enamel and progresses, if not halted, to loss of tooth substance and infection of the dental pulp. Demineralization begins with acid formation in dental plaque, the acid being a by-product of the metabolism of simple carbohydrates (sugars, cooked starches) by certain plaque-resident bacteria, principally the mutans streptococci. If demineralization is not checked, it leads to tissue loss and further bacterial penetration. The carious process is reversible in the early demineralization stage: Fluoride and other minerals in plaque can buffer the acid and lead to remineralization of the early lesion. Prevention of dental caries, therefore, is based on promoting an intra-oral environment in which demineralized enamel can quickly be remineralized, and where plaque pH does not remain below neutral for prolonged periods. FARHAN ALI Dental decay caused by attack on the tooth enamel by acids produced by bacteria that are normally present in the mouth. Sugars in the mouth promote bacterial growth and acid production; http://www.answers.com/topic/sucrose specifically promotes http://www.answers.com/topic/plaque-forming bacteria, which cause the most damage. A moderately high intake of http://www.answers.com/topic/fluoride increases the resistance of tooth enamel to acid attack. See also http://www.answers.com/topic/tooth-friendly-sweets. farhan ali pharmacist
What does dental caries mean?
Dental caries are cavities.
What is Link between dental plaque and dental caries?
Plaque is made up of dead cells, food debris and bacteria. The bacteria that causes dental caries is streptococcus mutans. So, everyone has plaque. It is always forming. Dental caries is a bacterial infection. This means that it's contagious. You can spread the bacteria that causes cavities to other people. The link between plaque and caries is that the bacteria feed off of carbohydrates. The bacteria consume the carbohydrates and then release it's waste- Acid. The acid breaks down your enamel. If you drink a sugary drink like soda- the bacteria releases acid for 20 minutes. If you eat candy- the bacteria releases acid for 40 minutes. This cycle starts over everytime you take a sip. So if you take a sip of soda, walk away for 10 minutes and then come back to the soda a drink some more, the twenty minutes starts all over again.
How do you diagnose recurrent dental caries?
Recurrent dental caries is defined as caries which occurs at or adjacent to a surface of the tooth where dental caries had previously occurred and had been repaired.Recurrent dental caries is diagnosed like any other caries; through visual, tactile, or radiographic exam.
Dental caries can be defined as?
Dental caries can be defined as bacterial infection which damages the tooth enamel and makes holes in the teeth. It is normally called as tooth decay. Cavities are the main cause that results in tooth decay if not taken care on time. Proper attention, cleaning and good eating habits should be considered by people.
Is tooth decay caused by bacteria?
Yes. Tooth Decay will start as too much Bacteria builds up in a tooth. Bacteria build ups are caused by not taking proper cleaning routines with your teeth
What is the erosion of teeth due to bacterial digestion of sugar resulting in acid production called?
Dental caries, molar infection, dentin, or peristalsis
What is arrested caries?
"Caries" is a synonym for dental cavities. Arrested caries are cavities that have been stopped from developing further by having the appropriate dental work done on them.
What has the author Mary Oakes McClain written?
Mary Oakes McClain has written: 'The role of nutrition in dental caries' -- subject(s): Dental caries, Diseases, Nutritional aspects, Nutritional aspects of Dental caries, Teeth
How can dental plaque be treated?
Dental plaque can be removed by scaling. This can be done by your dentist
Does xylitol prevent dental caries?
There is research on whether or not xylitol can prevent dental caries. From everything that I have read it can help prevent dental caries especially if you chew gum that contains xylitol. Check out www.xlear.com. They have products that contain xylitol.
