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==Description==
==Description==
Dental caries is a plaque-induced demineralization of the teeth caused by the action of cariogenic bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates. The acid which is produced demineralizes the enamel and dentine. Bacteria is then able to invade the dentine and dentainal tubules, undermining the enamel and eventually causing the collapse of the enamel and cavitation.
Dental caries is a plaque-induced demineralization of the teeth caused by the action of cariogenic bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates. The acid which is produced demineralizes the enamel and dentine. Bacteria is then able to invade the dentine and dentainal tubules, undermining the enamel and eventually causing the collapse of the enamel and cavitation of the tooth.
Dental caries is a multi-factorial disease which requires all four of the following:
*Susceptible tooth surfaces
*A fermentable carbohydrate source
*Cariogenic bacteria
*Time
The occurance of dental caries is low in dogs when compared with humans. Several reasons for this have been proposed:
The occurance of dental caries is low in dogs when compared with humans. Several reasons for this have been proposed: