ABSTRACT

Dental caries is a chronic disease which can affect at any age. The role of sugar is a risk factor in the initiation and progression of dental caries. Dental caries is a dynamic process that involves susceptible tooth surfaces; cariogenic bacteria like streptococcus mutans and fermentable carbohydrate sources. Frequent consumption of carbohydrates in the forms of simple. Many factors in addition to sugar affect the caries process; including the form of food or fluid; the duration of exposure; nutrients composition; sequence of eating; salivary flow; presence of buffers; and oral hygiene. A well structured questionnaire comprising 15 questions covering socio-dermatographic information; knowledge; attitude; perception was framed and administered to the participant through an online google form link. The data was collected and statistically analysed using SPSS software. The study aims to create awareness about the consumption of carbohydrates that leads to early dental caries and various causes that cause dental caries; this condition can be prevented if appropriate measures are taken. Keywords: Dental caries; Tooth decay; Sugar; Carbohydrates; Streptococcus mutans
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1044