Gingivitis and tooth decay are the main cause of tooth loss, and tooth decay occurs as a result of the breakdown of sugar in the various foods we eat, which results in a type of acid that erodes the outer layer of the teeth (enamel), causing tooth decay. According to the report of the World Health Organization in 2003 AD, oral and dental problems are the fourth costly disease in industrialized countries, and the problem increases among the elderly. Dry mouth caused by taking some medications.
There are also common factors between oral diseases and the four main chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. These factors include an unhealthy diet, tobacco or alcohol use, as well as poor oral and dental hygiene.
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Causes of oral and dental disease?
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