| Untreated caries in primary teeth may lead to caries in permanent teeth and a possible loss of arch space. |
| Dental caries occur when bacteria destroy the enamel surface of the tooth and cause decay. |
| Bacteria in dental plaque produce acid, which dissolve the minerals in the tooth enamel causing initial lesions and dental caries. |
| Topical application of agents including caries preventive agents, tooth desensitising agents, surface anaesthetic and plaque controlling agents. |
| Hypersecretion commonly is caused by inflammation, such as teething, dental caries, and oral cavity infection. |
| In Ottowa, Kansas, the incidence of dental caries doubled in the three years after fluoridating the water supplies. |
