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9 lis 2017 · Dental caries develops over time; loss of tooth substance (enamel and dentine) is caused by acid production resulting from bacterial metabolism of sugars. Early stages are often without symptoms, but advanced stages of dental caries may lead to pain, infections and abscesses, or even sepsis.
Streptococcus mutans is the main cause of dental decay. Various lactobacilli are associated with progression of the lesion. Pathogenesis. The tooth surface normally loses some tooth mineral from the action of the acid formed by plaque bacteria after ingestion of foods containing fermentable carbohydrates.
10 sty 2019 · Rapid increases in carbohydrate consumption have disrupted the evolved homeostasis between the oral microbiota and dental health, reflected by the high prevalence of dental caries. Development of novel modalities to prevent caries has been the subject of a breadth of research.
Tooth decay is caused by biofilm (dental plaque) lying on the teeth and maturing to become cariogenic (causing decay). Certain bacteria in the biofilm produce acids, primarily lactic acid , in the presence of fermentable carbohydrates such as sucrose , fructose , and glucose .
Dental caries results from cariogenic microorganisms converting free sugars in food and drinks into acids, damaging dental tissues over time, and significantly affects the oral and general health and quality of life of individuals, families, and societies.
30 lis 2023 · Cavities are areas in the hard surface of your teeth that are damaged. These areas of tooth decay become tiny openings or holes that can lead to a serious toothache, infection and tooth loss. There are several causes of cavities, including bacteria in your mouth, snacking a lot, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.
15 maj 2024 · Overview. Cavities (also called tooth decay or dental caries) are one of the most common diseases people get and live with during their lifetime. 1 Cavities are caused by the bacteria in your mouth that stick to your teeth. You feed the bacteria every time you eat or drink.
