Question 1

how quickly can secondary caries develop?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Secondary caries can start as soon as bacteria have a food source to produce acids and therefore cause demineralization of the tooth.  That is why it is important to brush and floss after every meal and after any snacks.  At least rinse out thoroughly when you cannot brush or floss and avoid foods and liquids high in sugar.  Many sports and energy drinks are very acidic and can also be problematic.

Question 2

what can i do to stop caries from growing?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Once a tooth has caries or decay it will continue to grow until the tooth is fixed by a dentist. You can stop caries before they start by brushing and flossing properly.

Question 3

why are chinese least prone to having caries?

Accepted Answer

Low caries from?: Their diet is extremely low in refined sugars. Caries rate is directly associated with sugar consumption.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: caries?

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Decay: Caries is simply decay of the hard structures of the body, including teeth and bones. Dental caries, if left untreated, is a disease that will progress. Simple fillings can remove caries when minimal. Invasive caries may cause further destruction to require a larger restoration such as a crown or onlay, and possibly include a root cananl if the caries progresses into the nerve of the tooth.

Question 5

what happens if you has caries who would you consult?

Accepted Answer

Dentist: Caries means dental cavities.  Please call a General Dentist for examination and treatment.  Please know that the longer you put this off, the worse the problem will become, the harder and more expensive to treat.  Call now.

Question 6

could you explain what is chemicomechanical removal of caries?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In the nineties a product was widely sold to dentist for the removal of tooth decay. Using air abrasion and/or drilling only on enamel. Most people could be treated without a shot. Once the decay was exposed, it could be washed away with copious amounts of inexpensive solution. The remaining tooth structure could then be bonded and restored with a tooth colored restoration. Didn't work out.

Question 7

what to do if i heard that caries is least prevalent in china. do you know why?

Accepted Answer

Inaccurate statement: Latest study: "In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries in the deciduous and permanent dentitions of 7- to 8-year-old children was high. Deep pits and fissures in high caries risk children should be sealed. Appropriate preventive measures should be instituted. The tremendous rise in the economy of China over the last decade has increased the number of children with high caries risk.

Question 8

what are interproximal caries?

Accepted Answer

Decay between teeth: Interproximal caries is the tooth decay that happens inbetween teeth.

Question 9

how can you differentiate between fluorosis and caries?

Accepted Answer

Differentiate: Fluorosis is characterized by deep brown or black hard stains that cannot be polished away with a dental cleaning. Caries can be brown or black however it is sticky and there is an associated 'stick'/hole in the tooth as the bacteria dissolve the enamel.

Question 10

how do you differentiate between denatl fluorosis, caries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluorosis is characterized by stains on the teeth because of high amount of fluoride...Demineralization if the breakdown of enamel, which can also be characterized by stain/change in color.

Demineralization can lead to caries (cavities), but may arrest itself and remain a "dark" spot.

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