Dental caries
Dental caries is a progressive lesion of the hard tissue of the teeth caused by the combined effects of multiple factors in the oral cavity. It manifests as demineralization of inorganic matter and decomposition of organic matter. As the disease progresses, it changes from color change to substantial lesions. It is characterized by high incidence and wide distribution. The average dental caries rate is about 50%. It is a common oral disease and one of the most common diseases in humans. The World Health Organization has listed it as one of the three major preventable diseases in humans, along with cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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Site of disease:
mouth
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Infectious :
Not contagious
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Frequent population:
All populations, mostly children, adolescents...
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Related symptoms:
Abnormal tooth color
Enamel erosion
Teeth hurt when exposed to cold or heat
Exposed tooth roots
Abnormal teeth
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Concurrent disease: