Caries: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications

Geriatric Oral Health Common Oral Problems Caries: Causes, Symptoms, and Complications

Etiology

Dietary carbohydrates are metabolized by bacteria into acids which destroy tooth structure.
Root caries is common in the elderly.
- Gingival recession exposes susceptible root surfaces.
- Root caries progresses rapidly.
Left untreated, caries can cause pain, infection, difficulty eating, and tooth loss.

Symptoms

Mild disease is often asymptomatic
Pain with eating, temperature change, or spontaneously

Complications

Cellulitis
Abscess

References

MacDonald, D.E. Principles of geriatric dentistry and their application to the older adult with a physical disability. Clin Geriatr Med 2006; 22:413-434

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