Helping patients understand caries
This video demonstrates the most common places where caries could develop.
Risk Factors
Discuss with your patient if any of these risk factors apply to them
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High-sugar Diet
Sweet and sticky foods are metabolised by plaque bacteria to produce acids that attack teeth
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Root Caries
Exposed root surfaces are more susceptible to tooth decay.
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Susceptible tooth surfaces
Pits or grooves on teeth and spaces between teeth are areas where bacteria can build up.
In Surgery Treatment Options
The most common in-surgery procedures
Disease Progression
Swipe to show the progression of tooth decay
