30^th Euro Dentistry Congress

Dental Caries

Dental caries or cavities, more generally known as tooth decay, are caused by a breakdown of the tooth enamel. This breakdown is the consequence of bacteria on teeth that breakdown foods and produce acid that abolishes tooth enamel and results in tooth decay. Dental caries or cavities, more frequently known as tooth decay, are caused by a breakdown of the tooth enamel. This breakdown is the outcome of bacteria on teeth that breakdown foods and yield acid that destroys tooth enamel and results in tooth decay. Cavities and tooth decay are amid the world's most common health problems. They're specifically common in children, teenagers and older adults. But everyone who has teeth can get cavities, including infants.