THE carious lesion in a tooth is caused by acid decomposition of the enamel, and afterwards the dentine, associated with proteolytic destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. Caries of ...

In the United States, nearly one in five children ages 5–11 has at least one untreated cavity. Caries is particularly worrisome for children due to the unique vulnerabilities of baby teeth that have ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Cavities, also known as dental caries, are structural damage in teeth caused by tooth ...

Bacteria in the mouth convert sugar into acids, leading to tooth damage and caries. Chocolate's sugar content weakens enamel, causing sensitivity to heat and cold. Chocolates contain cocoa which ...

Dental caries (aka, cavities) require three things: teeth, bacteria and sugary foods. Bacteria in the mouth combines with sugar to produce acid. The acid attacks the enamel of the teeth and eventually ...

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