Translated from the Latin word "caries" is translated as "decay." This disease is the destruction of a hard layer of tooth tissue with the further formation of a cavity-like defect. And caries is a fairly common disease in our country.
This is due to the fact that most people do not pay enough attention to prevention and treatment at an early stage, but prefer to go to the dentist only when teeth start to hurt, or, even worse, when the tooth has completely collapsed, and to save him is unreal. So what are the causes of caries, and how to prevent its appearance?
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Causes of caries
Caries at an initial stage proceeds, as a rule, absolutely not noticeable. A spot of white or brown color forms on the surface of the tooth. However, the enamel remains intact.
Then a carious cavity appears, and the process moves to the pulp of the tooth, and just from that moment pain begins to disturb. In this case, you should take into account that if you have found caries, then the reasons for it should be sought deep inside the body.
The cause of caries may be action of organic acidswhich contribute to the dissolution of hard dental tissues and the production of cariogenic microorganisms. However, not all so simple. The thing is that in the oral cavity all the germs are the same, we all eat practical food, but not all people are affected by caries.
This suggests damaging hard tissue requires simultaneous combination. effects of various factors. So, what causes caries? Key factors determining predisposition to caries:
- Professional. People who work in the confectionery shop, whose work is related to the production of acids and alkalis, are most susceptible to caries. In addition, this disease is often detected in people whose work is related to stress.
- Age. Researches of scientists have shown that after 2 years of age, caries begins to develop actively and by the age of 11 it reaches 60%. Growth decline occurs only after 40 years of age.
- Geographical. A huge role is played by climate, rainfall, as well as the presence of various mineral substances contained in soil and water. Thus, for example, 99% of the population is exposed to caries in the United States, and only 2% in Nigeria.
And also a lot depends on the amount of fluoride in drinking water. The more of it, the better, but an excessive content of this trace element can lead to such a disease as fluorosis, which can also cause discoloration of the teeth and the appearance of a defect on them.
Factors contributing to the formation of caries
All factors that trigger the appearance of defects in hard tissue are cariogenic. Conventionally, they are divided into two types: general and local. General factors:
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Somatic diseases. Cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune and other systems of the body significantly increase the risk of caries. - Genetic predisposition, which directly depends on the structure of hard dental tissue, and its resistance to negative effects.
- Stress, radiation and other extreme factors affecting the human body.
- Improper diet and drinking of low quality drinking water.
If you want your teeth to always be strong and snow-white, you need to include in your diet in sufficient quantities in sufficient quantities of meat, fish, vegetables with fruits, cereals and dairy products.
And also follows minimize flour and sweetsbecause carbohydrates are an excellent breeding ground for germs. In addition, eating hard vegetables and fruits, such as apples or carrots, you clean your teeth from food debris in this way.
Local factors
Dental plaque and plaque with a stone - they contain a huge number of microbes. Microorganisms that cause caries include streptococci with actinomycetes. Plaque deposition is most susceptible to people who do not monitor the hygienic condition oral cavity and people with weak immunity.
Tartar is a hard dental deposit, which is formed due to the conversion of calcium salts into plaque, and it cannot be removed with a toothbrush. For this, ultrasound is used.
Changes in the composition and properties of saliva. The rate of saliva production per day - up to 2 liters. It has an alkaline environment, due to which it is able to neutralize the acids that produce microorganisms. With a decrease in saliva production, the risk of caries increases.
The remains in the mouth of carbohydrate foods, which is considered a good nutrient substrate and an excellent habitat for microbes.
Damaged structure of hard dental tissue. (low level of enamel mineralization, insufficient calcium and fluorine). Fabric begins to form during pregnancy. Therefore, at this moment, the expectant mother needs to eat right and not use contraindicated medications that can disturb the laying of teeth, and, of course, do not smoke.
The pulp of the tooth is responsible for ensuring the production of replacement dentin and the restoration of dental tissues after their damage. The general condition of the dental system (meaning the presence of anomalies of the bite, prosthesis and braces).
Due to poor hygiene oral cavity. Teeth should be cleaned twice a day after you have taken the food. You can also use special toothpastes that have anti-caries effect, and the interdental spaces should be cleaned with dental floss (floss).
After each meal, do not forget to rinse your mouth thoroughly with plain water or rinse. Every six months, visit the dentist and do a professional hygienic cleaning of the teeth, which is carried out with the help of ultrasound.
What is a cariogenic situation and how is it dangerous?
Cariesogenic situation may occur in cases where cariogenic factors affect the teeth and make it most susceptible to the effects of acids. Moreover, it develops at a decrease in the protective properties of saliva and the resistance of hard dental tissues significantly quickly.
It is manifested by the following symptoms:
- there are deposits of dental plaque or stone on the teeth;
- with bleeding gums;
- the presence of numerous chalk-like spots on the teeth.
On which areas of the tooth is most often caries
It usually appears in places where dental deposits and food remains are most accumulated:
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In the cervical area of the teeth. - In the interdental spaces (they must be cleaned with floss).
- Between the tubercles in the natural grooves located on the chewing surface of the tooth.
- Next to fillings, crowns, braces, dentures, plates and other foreign bodies in the oral cavity.
And, of course, you must remember that caries is today one of the most common diseases on the planet.Therefore, to protect against this disease, you need to direct all major efforts to its prevention.
Very few people manage to avoid caries. To keep your teeth healthy, do not forget about prevention: healthy nutrition, hygienic procedures, regular check-ups at the dentist even in the absence of complaints and visual damage. These simple rules will improve the quality of your life and reduce the time spent in the dental chair.
It is much easier to prevent the disease of caries, just like any other disease, and it will cost much less, unlike treatment. Well, if you already have caries, then you should not postpone his treatment until later, because because of him you can be left without teeth.
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