• Teeth decay (or dental caries) is an

infectious disease process that causes

damage to the structure of teeth.

• TEETH DECAY is the destruction of teeth structure caused by lack of cleanliness of the teeth that causes the growth of bacteria in

the mouth that lead to dental caries.

It is also known as dental decay or

dental caries.

TOOTHACHE

TOOTCH SENSITIVITY

GREY, BROWN OR BLACK SPOTS APPEARING ON YOUR TEETH

BAD BREATH

AN UNPLEASANT TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH

SEVERE DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED DUE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF PUS IN AN ABSCESS CAN CAUSE SYMPTOMS SUCH AS FEVER, JAW SWOLLEN, INFLAMMATION GLAND FOLLOWED BY EXCRUCIATING PAIN.

If untreated, tooth decay can lead

to further problems such as tooth

decay (cavities) disease

CAUSES OF TEETH DECAY

2. EXCESS OF LACTIC ACID IN THE

MOUTH

CAN CAUSE CAVITIES IN TEETH,

WICH CAUSE DAMAGE.

Not right brushing and

flossing of the teeth and

poor oral hygiene are some

other causes.

• 1. CHOCOLATECHOCOLATE IF

EATEN

EXCESSIVELY

PLUS NOT BRUSH

YOUR TEETH

AFTER EATING

CAN LEAD TO

DENTAL CARIES.

TYPES OF FOOD AND DRINK and

BAD HABITS TRIGGER TEETH

DECAY

• 2. CANDY

Eating candy is fine,

but not too much

because it can lead

to dental caries

remember candy

containing sugar.

3. SOFT DRINK

Carbonated drinks,

soft drinks

containing alias

phosphoric acid,

which over time can

erode the teeth.

• 4. CARBOHYDRATE FOODS

CARBOHYDRATE FOODS

THAT CONTAIN SUGAR,

IF AFTER EATING

CARBOHYDRATE FOODS

THAT YOU DON’T BRUSH

YOUR TEETH, THE

SUGAR WILL STICK TO

THE TEETH THAT CAN

LEAD TO BACTERIA THAT

CAUSE CARIES

Bad HabitsEXAMPLES OF SOME BAD HABITS THAT

CAN DAMAGE TEETH

Brushing your teeth too hard

Often drink soft drinks

Using teeth as aids

Eating too much acid foods

Eating hot food and drink cold water.

To do this, you should:

Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day, spending at least two minutes each time Use floss or an interdental toothbrush at least

once a day to clean between your teeth and under the gum line Cut down on sugary and starchy food and

drinks, particularly between meals or within an hour of going to bed.

Avoid foods that cling on to the tooth viz. sticky sweet gums or chewing gums, hard candies, lollipops, chewable candies, potato chips, raisins, fries, cookies, cakes etc.Avoid smoking or chewing tobacco - Tobacco causes

teeth decay and stains apart from being the major reason of oral cancer.Avoid energy drinks & colas. They contain acids which

enhance teeth decay. If you consume , rinse your mouth immediately afterwards.Have sufficient vit. D, calcium and phosphorus