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DentalMild
Dental Caries
Dentistry · Dental
Mild
Severity
Very common — one of the most widespread chronic diseases worldwide, affecting a majority of adults at some point
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Dentistry
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Dental caries results from acid produced by oral bacteria
- 2primarily Streptococcus mutans
- 3as they break down sugars and refined carbohydrates from food into acids that demineralize tooth enamel. Frequent snacking
- 4poor oral hygiene
- 5insufficient fluoride exposure
- 6and dry mouth from reduced saliva flow all accelerate the decay process by allowing acid to remain in contact with teeth for longer periods. Genetics
- 7enamel defects
- 8and certain medical conditions also influence individual susceptibility to cavities.
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