Caries is one of the most common tooth diseases encountered in dental practice, in which the destruction of enamel and dentin occurs, as a result of which damage occurs on its surface. Causes of dental caries
- Non-compliance with the oral hygiene rules – irregular teeth cleaning
- Eating sweets contributes to the formation of plaque, which also accumulates bacteria
- Improper diet (lack of vitamins, abundance of food containing sugar, lack of raw vegetables and fruits in the diet)
- Improper diet (lack of vitamins, abundance of food containing sugar, lack of raw vegetables and fruits in the diet)
- Irregular visit to the dentist
- Weak immune system
- Chronic inflammatory diseases of the circulatory tissues (periodontal)
- Destructive damage to tooth enamel of non-caries nature
- Congenital malformations of the tooth and its structures in general
- Low calcium, fluoride and phosphorus in drinking water
- An inherited predisposition of the organism to dental caries
- Influence of common diseases of the body (for example, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract)
- Various past and concomitant illnesses (rickets, tuberculosis, etc.)
After a thorough examination of the patient’s anatomical structures of the oral cavity, the doctor makes a diagnosis. The proper diagnosis dictates the choice of treatment.