THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL CARIES
Why should I take dental caries seriously?
Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease in the world. Tooth decay is an infectious disease that results in mineral loss from the affected tooth due to organic acids, which are formed as a result of microbial fermentation of carbohydrates. Its effects on individuals such as pain and suffering, loss of function, and decreased quality of life are remarkably important.