Caries under the microscope (3 photos)

Caries is a disease of the tooth, which is accompanied by its destruction due to the activity of bacteria living in the oral cavity. Caries occurs in all age periods, and its prevalence among people reaches almost 100%.





Bacteria feed on food debris and secrete acids that destroy tooth enamel. If this process is not stopped, acids penetrate into the deep layers of the tooth, where they destroy the dentin and pulp of the tooth, which can lead to pain, inflammation, and even penetration bacteria into the bloodstream.



enamel (tooth surface). Magnification x150. Scanning electron microscope.



carious cavity with bacteria on the surface of the tooth. Magnification x600.