Dental Cavities also referred to as \u201cdental caries\u201d are the\npore or holes in the teeth resulting due to the damage caused to the\u201d tooth\nenamel\u201d and layer underneath it known as \u201cdentin.\u201d It is one of the most common\nreasons leading to the tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Large amount of bacteria is normally present in our mouth.\nWhen this bacteria combines with the food; especially sugar or starch rich food\nand saliva, produces a sticky material called plaque. When this plaque starts\ngetting accumulating on the hard tooth enamel, it starts damaging it and\nproduces pits and holes in the tooth i.e. cavities. For this reason dental\ncaries or cavities are also known as \u201cdietobacterial\u201d disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signs and Symptoms of Dental Cavities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prevention of Dental Cavities: <\/strong>To prevent cavities,\noral hygiene is required. It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatments: <\/strong>Early and timely treatment can prevent\nfurther damage or tooth loss or decay. Treatments advised and followed by\ndentists involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n