Dental caries are caused byMultiple Choicebacteria within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids.yeast within the mouth metabolizing fatty acids.bacteria within the mouth metabolizing proteins.bacteria within the mouth metabolizing sugar.enzymes within the mouth metabolizing sugar.

describe the aetiology of dental caries, including the role of bacteria, host factors, social and environmental factors

define dental caries and its stages

identify the risk factors associated with dental caries, such as dietary habits and fluoride exposure

Biofilm formation and caries incidence with removable partial dentures

The mother of a 9-month old patient asks what causes early childhood caries (ECC). Which of the following is the most accurate reply? The majority of ECC results from thin or "weak" tooth enamel inherited from the parents Microbial imbalance in the mouth creates acid that damages the tooth enamel A lack of protective saliva is the most common cause of ECC A calcium deficiency during tooth formation produces teeth that lack a sufficiently thick covering of enamel