SCIENCE
VIRUS AND BACTERIA
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bacteria
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acidic food
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allergies
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genetic defects
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tooth decay is caused by Streptococcus mutans (S mutans) bacterial infection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.
Detailed explanation-3: -Streptococcus mutans is the main cause of dental decay. Various lactobacilli are associated with progression of the lesion.
Detailed explanation-4: -Periapical tooth abscess Bacteria can enter the innermost part of the tooth through either a deep cavity or a chip or crack in your tooth. The resulting infection and inflammation can cause an abscess at the tip of the root. A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that’s caused by a bacterial infection.
Detailed explanation-5: -Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugary, starchy foods and drinks (fruit, candy, bread, cereal, sodas, juice and milk). Bacteria, acid, food and saliva mix to form plaque. Without proper brushing and flossing, acids in plaque dissolve tooth enamel, creating cavities, or holes. 14-Sept-2020