Caries treatment

Teeth caries is a disease that can be caused by many reasons, but the main three factors are: vulnerability of tooth tissues to caries, dental plaque and constant contact with acid-producing bacteria (especially small parts of carbohydrates).

Separately from these factors minor factors influence the formation of caries: saliva, its composition and volume; duration of substances influence which effect the forming of dental plaque.

Occlusion abnormality and teeth anomalies also influence this process.

All modern theories of caries formation are based on the theory of Miller (1890) who found out that mouth bacteria metabolize small parts of carbohydrates. Organic acids that are formed during this process (lactic acid, acetic and propionic acid) influence considerably the formation of caries.

Plaque on gums causes formation of caries and gingivitis, plaque under gums leads to periodontium diseases.

The absence of dental deposit in oral cavity is possible only in case of patient's regular visits to dentist.

Patient should be well-informed about the reasons of parodontopathy and teeth caries. Patient should be taught the rules of dental hygiene. Such consultations are to be held systematically because correct hygiene prevents periodontium diseases and decreases the risk of caries formation.