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Dental caries is caused by bacteria in the mouth that produce acids from sugars in food and drinks. These acids dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel over time, leading to cavities. Key factors that influence the development of caries include: 1) Bacteria like Streptococcus mutans that adhere to teeth and produce acid from sugars. 2) Frequency of sugar consumption, as sugars provide food for the bacteria to produce acid. 3) Saliva helps neutralize acids and rinses away food/bacteria, but its protective
- Author
- Raghu Ram
- Language
- EN