Decay Origin

In recent years there have been implicated Streptococcus mutants as the primary organism responsible for dental caries. There are other organisms such as Lactobacillus, Antinomies and other Streptococcus also involved, but their role is minor.

CAUSES

Dental caries is associated with the following:

• The intake of foods high in sugar and carbonated beverages (sodas which acids can milometer teeth).
• Erroneous oral hygiene techniques, such as lack of tooth brushing, toothpastes inadequate or lack of flossing. Additionally, we must take into account that some teeth, by their morphology or position, retaining roughly oral biofilm. Thus, the posterior teeth (molars and bicuspids) are more susceptible to decay and, therefore, it is necessary to brush more minutely.
• Decreased saliva pH has an influence on the development of caries.
• A diet with a high presence of fermentable carbohydrates.
• Allow a lot of time between intake and brushing. The more time passes, the more likely that bacteria and acid attack affecting the tooth.
• The inherited genetic susceptibility. Some people are more prone to cavities.
• Sleeping with a bottle (in the case of younger children) because the nipple remains with the palatal surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth for more than 8 hours. Bottles and glasses with suction nozzle can also promote their appearance.
• Some drugs alter biofilm oral composition and the pH of the mouth, so that who ingest make it more susceptible to caries. In addition, sugar is the main component of antacid pills, syrups and cough drops, products often take children. The sweetened medications may be particularly problematic for those who are chronically ill and long-term therapy.
• Other factors influencing the formation of cavities are age, general health, fluorides, level of education, socioeconomic status and past caries experience.