It is simply tooth decay and occurs majorly in children.
DENTAL CARIES is the scientific term for tooth decay. It is a chronic disease that affects the mineralized tissues of the teeth which include enamel, dentine and cementum. It is caused by the action of microorganisms on fermentable carbohydrate in the diet. The main lesion (scar) that is detected clinically is known as a white spot.
Untreated dental caries can affect growth and quality of life in preschool children, early childhood and sometimes permanent if nothing is done about it.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Depending on the extent and the location there may be no symptoms on the early stage, but as the decay becomes larger it may cause the following symptoms
Tooth ache: this pain occurs without any apparent cause
Tooth sensitivity: mild or sharp pain when eating or drinking something sweet, hot or cold
Visible holes or pit in the teeth.
Brown, black or white staining on the surface of the tooth.
Anytime the person bites i.e. pain when there is a bite down.
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DIET INDICATION:
The aim of the diet is to reduce this caries by dietary means (meals). The frequency of sugar eaten is the primary factor involved in the caries process. Excessive consumption of sugary foods and lipids should be minimized to reduce the bacteria from feeding and producing acids that can breakdown the teeth. Hence, proper brushing and oral hygiene is necessary.
DENTAL CARIES is the scientific term for tooth decay. It is a chronic disease that affects the mineralized tissues of the teeth which include enamel, dentine and cementum. It is caused by the action of microorganisms on fermentable carbohydrate in the diet. The main lesion (scar) that is detected clinically is known as a white spot.
Untreated dental caries can affect growth and quality of life in preschool children, early childhood and sometimes permanent if nothing is done about it.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Depending on the extent and the location there may be no symptoms on the early stage, but as the decay becomes larger it may cause the following symptoms
Tooth ache: this pain occurs without any apparent cause
Tooth sensitivity: mild or sharp pain when eating or drinking something sweet, hot or cold
Visible holes or pit in the teeth.
Brown, black or white staining on the surface of the tooth.
Anytime the person bites i.e. pain when there is a bite down.
jDIET INDICATION:
The aim of the diet is to reduce this caries by dietary means (meals). The frequency of sugar eaten is the primary factor involved in the caries process. Excessive consumption of sugary foods and lipids should be minimized to reduce the bacteria from feeding and producing acids that can breakdown the teeth. Hence, proper brushing and oral hygiene is necessary.
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