Monthly Archives: June 2023

Unlike enamel, dentin reacts to the development of tooth decay. After the formation of teeth, the amyloplasts, which produce enamel, are destroyed once enamel formation is complete and therefore the… Read more »

Enamel is a highly mineralized cellular tissue, and it decays through a chemical process arising from the acidic environment produced by bacteria. As the bacteria consume the sugar and use… Read more »

Teeth are washed in saliva and have a coating of bacteria on them (biofilm) that is constantly forming. Minerals in the hard tissues of the teeth (enamel, dentin and cementum)… Read more »

Decreased salivary flow rate is associated with increased dental caries because the buffering capacity of saliva is not present to balance the acidic environment created by certain foods. As a… Read more »

There are certain dental diseases and disorders that may increase an individual’s risk of caries. Hypomineralization of the molar incisors appears to be increasingly common.[35] While the cause is unknown,… Read more »

Frequency of dental exposure to carcinogenic (acidic) environments affects the likelihood of developing dental caries.[32] After meals or snacks, the bacteria in the mouth metabolize the sugar, creating an acidic… Read more »

Bacteria in a person’s mouth convert glucose, fructose, and most commonly sucrose (table sugar) into acids such as lactic acid through a glycolysis process called fermentation.[24] If left in contact,… Read more »

The most common bacteria associated with dental cavities are Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus eminentis, Streptococcus sobrinus, and Lactobacillus. However, carcinogenic bacteria (those that can cause disease) are present in dental plaque,… Read more »

Four things are required for caries to form: the surface of the tooth (enamel or dentin), caries-causing bacteria, fermentable carbohydrates (such as sucrose), and time.[20] This involves food sticking to… Read more »

A person suffering from caries may not be aware of the disease.[12] The first sign of a new carious lesion is the appearance of a chalky white spot on the… Read more »