What is dental and oral disease?
There are many different diseases of the mouth, teeth and gums that can cause decay, pain, bleeding, and tooth loss. Taking care of your mouth and regular visits to your dentist for checkups and cleaning can help prevent problems before they start. Cavities or Caries Decay happens when food particles and bacteria (germs) are not removed from your teeth. The decay creates a hole in the tooth called a cavity. Cavities are also called dental caries. Untreated tooth decayor cavitiesand gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Cavities are the most common disease of childhood, five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Early tooth loss from poor dental health can cause problems in children such as underweight, poor appearance, impaired speech, inability to concentrate and school absences. Tooth loss in adults affects their appearance, limits the foods they can eat and contributes to nutrition problems that can affect other areas of the body. Gum Disease Gum di
