cavities

Caries is a disease caused by bacteria in the mouth, e.g., L. acidophilus, S. mutans, S. salivarius, S. mitis, S. sanguinis, E. faecalis. They metabolize sugars, producing acids that initiate the cariogenic process. As a result of caries , the hard tissues of the tooth are demineralized. Initially, carious lesions attack the tooth enamel, then they reach the dentin (then we…