A dental caries is the most common problem that occurs in the teeth, produced in most cases by insufficient oral hygiene. So, it is essential that from childhood we get used to a rigorous routine that leads us to avoid developing any type of dental caries at any time in our lives.
Regardless of the types of dental cavities you may have,
it's important to see your dentist in
Ashok Vihar regularly. So that if you have any type of dental
caries that we will explain below, you can detect and treat them in their
initial phases. And so, the solution is much simpler and hardly requires
a reconstruction with a composite filling.
We are going to explain the different types of dental caries
that exist and the main peculiarities and characteristics of each of these
varieties.
What types of dental caries can there be?
In an initial phase, caries will affect the enamel and can
usually be seen as a whitish opaque spot. This caries or injury will
advance towards the internal structures of the tooth if it is not treated or
controlled, the dentin and the nerve or pulp.
Sometimes the affectation of dental structures is very fast,
in this case we will be talking about rampant caries. This type of caries
can affect both children and adults and its progression is very rapid, so the
ideal is to diagnose and treat them quickly.
Tell you that depending on the dental area affected by
caries, dentist
in Pitampura can distinguish the following types of dental caries,
which are: crown, pits and fissures, interdental, root, and recurrent.
Crown Caries
Crown caries is located in the occlusal area of
the tooth or the chewing area. This type of cavities is common in
children.
This type of caries affects the dental surface that is in
contact during chewing, that is, the occlusal area of the tooth. It is
manifested by a discoloration in the upper or occlusal area of the tooth and
its clinical treatment is simple.
It affects the parts of the tooth that have the main
function of chewing and grinding food. One of the advantages that this
modality offers us is that they are easy to identify and diagnose since crown
caries manifests itself with the change in color of the tooth.
Its detection is easy, and it manifests itself in a
discoloration or a change in color of the affected dental area.
Root Caries
The root of the tooth does not have enamel and is more
susceptible to caries. Due to its location, root caries progress
very quickly, therefore, its early diagnosis and treatment will be essential.
Periodontitis, the loss of teeth and the non-rehabilitation
of the spaces where you have lost a tooth, causes the retraction of your gums,
leaving the root exposed. Other causes of gingival retraction can be
bruxism, a very strong brushing.
This type of caries manifests itself with dark colorations
in the exposed root zone and there is a higher incidence in older people.
Interproximal or interdental caries
This type of caries is located on the mesial and distal
faces of the affected teeth, that is, between these teeth. This area is
difficult to access when brushing and if floss or dental floss is not used,
these cavities may appear.
Its detection will be possible through regular check-ups in
the dental clinic in
Shalimar Bagh. This type of caries should be treated quickly as
they progress rapidly towards the internal structures of the tooth.
Interproximal or interdental caries are those that originate
between the teeth and are caused by the non-removal of bacterial plaque from
these areas through the use of dental floss, dental floss,...
They take place in the interdental spaces (between
tooth and tooth). And for this reason, it is very important to properly
clean the areas between the teeth. These areas are difficult to access to
hygiene since the toothbrush does not clean them well, which is why the use of
floss and mouth irrigator is so important.
Fissure Caries
Fissure and pit caries are caused by the
accumulation of food in these occlusal areas of the teeth. They are more
common in molars and also in children and young adolescents.
This type of caries is common in teeth that have been
treated for a long time, in which the filling made by the force of chewing, bruxism,
has been misaligned, leaving small cracks where pathogens enter.
Recurrent or secondary caries
Recurrent or secondary caries is characterized by
the appearance of caries in areas where they have been previously treated
(fillings, crowns, endodontic treatment, etc.).
Also called secondary caries, they are those that affect
contiguous areas that have already been treated or filled (filtered fillings). You
must pay special attention during your oral hygiene to your already treated
teeth to prevent them from suffering from cavities again.
Characteristics of enamel, dentin and root affected by
caries
It affects young people, generally between 20 and 30 years
old, and has a slow progression level, with the possibility that they can be
reversed with proper oral hygiene. More than a hole, as in the previous
one, this type of caries affects by diluting the enamel that protects the
tooth.
Enamel Caries
It is a cavity that progresses very slowly until it reaches
the dentin, the second layer of the tooth after the enamel. If it reaches
the dentin of the tooth, its progress is very fast.
Characteristics of enamel caries
Enamel caries, one of the most common types and that
manifests itself through a white spot.
Among the main consequences of enamel caries, the loss of
enamel shine should be highlighted, as well as the fact that cavitation may
appear if the caries affects the deep layers of the enamel. Diagnosing
enamel caries is a process that is carried out through visual inspection or
by means of a detecting substance.
Characteristics of dentin caries
Another of the best known and most popular types of caries
is the one located on the surface of the dentin.
When dentin caries progresses rapidly, it usually has a
yellowish hue. While if the progress of dentin caries is slow, we will
find a brown color. As well as it will have a more resistant consistency.
Other particularities of this type of caries are that it is
usually located both in pits, fissures and on the surface or even in the root
of the tooth.
On the other hand, it should be noted that superficial
dentine caries usually presents painful symptoms.
To diagnose a dentin caries, the dentist in Model Town
uses visual inspection and a radiographic examination. Radiography is very
useful for locating cavities, especially those found between the teeth.
We continue this list talking about deep dentin caries,
a type of caries that has many similarities compared to caries on the dentin
surface. With the particularity that in this case we will find a small
entry point in the enamel.
Characteristics of root caries
Root caries is another type of dental caries that
we usually treat in patients who come to Kakkar Dental Clinic in Ashok Vihar. And
in this case, it must be said that it is a chronic pathology that progresses
slowly but progressively.
On the other hand, another of the curiosities of this type
of caries is that it is covered by a layer of plaque. As well as it should
be noted that as this type of caries progresses, both the color and the
appearance of the tooth will vary.
In this case, the best way to diagnose root caries is
through radiographic examination. It is also a pathology that can trigger
moderate pain.
You already know the types of dental caries. What do you
have to do?
In short, we have been able to know the different types of
cavities that we can suffer from. Where it should be noted that each of
them has a series of characteristics and peculiarities.
Early dental care is vitally important to verify both the
type of dental caries you have and the most effective treatment that best suits
your particular case.
Dental caries is one of the most common pathologies in
today's world society. A balanced diet, correct oral hygiene habits,
regular check-ups with a dentist
in Pitampura, can help prevent this.
