Tooth decay or dental caries is the disease of the tooth where a combination of factors like carbohydrate or sugar-rich foods, bacteria, time, and poor oral hygiene, erode or damage the most rigid layer of the tooth called enamel. This results in cavity formation. If untreated, it can proceed to the deeper layers. Tooth pain and swelling are its characteristic features.
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Caries are due to the bacteria (Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli). If the oral cavity has sugar or food particles left for the whole night, or if it is dry (less water intake), that will make these bacteria form caries in the tooth. Hence proper maintenance of oral... Read Full »
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