Mouth: Caries

Question 1

Patient presents with high build up of plaque on her teeth with demineralization of the enamel and brown/black decay. What is your diagnosis?

Answer 1

Dental Caries

Question 2

What are some of the risk factors associated with dental caries?

Answer 2

sugar, bacteria can be passed through saliva, too little fluoride, diet high in sugar, special needs patient, arthritic patient, medication side effects (SOME PEOPLE ARE SIMPLY MORE PRONE)

Question 3

How would you treat this patient?

Answer 3

Fillings, cleaning, ref to dental. Supplement with fluoride - too much fluoride can cause fluorodosis (white spots on the teeth).

Question 4

What are some of the complications with dental caries?

Answer 4

Discomfort, pain, fractured teeth, inability to bite down, sensitivity, and abscess.