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What are the 3 things needed to get a cavity>
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-a susceptible tooth
-a diet rich in fermented carbs -specific bacteria |
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List the stages of caries development
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Incipient caries- occurs first, the enamel begins to demineralize
cavitation (overt lesion or frank lesion)- development of a hole |
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What is it called when multiple developments of caries happen?
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Rampant caries
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What are root caries?
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When caries develop on the root of the tooth, cementum is thinner than enamel. they affect the elderly
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What are the 2 bacterias of the mouth?
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Lactobacilli and mutans streptococci
lactobacilli- bacteria that produces lactic acid from carbs mutans streptococci- bacteria resonsible for caries |
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What is the importance of saliva?
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Physical protection- water content of saliva
chemical protection- contains calcium, phosphate, and fluoride antibacterial protection- works against bacteria |
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How do you prevent cavities from happening?
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Diet- limit starchy/ sugary foods
use fluoride/ proper oral hygiene keep saliva throughout mouth by chewing gum and drinking water |
