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Dental Caries prevention

Dr. Shorouq Daraiseh DDS

Can we prevent dental caries ????

Which of the following teeth has dental caries ?

The pulp

Hard tissue

Enamel Dentin

Soft tissue

Structure of Teeth

It’s the process of demineralization of hard dental tissue, due to acids made by bacterial plaque. That leads eventually to cavitations in the tooth...

1- Bacterial plaque (biofilm)

2- Diet

Can you prevent dental caries ??

1- Stop demineralization! Use fluoride! 2- Reduce acidic and sugary food! 3- Remove the plaque layer daily!

Plaque Removal Methods :

tooth brushing and flossing

Now , Does caries only mean black color ?

Thank you