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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Factors that have contributed to the formation of the caries should be addressed:
Factors that have contributed to the formation of the caries should be assessed and addressed:
*Diet assessment (reduce amount of fermentable carbohydrate)
*Diet (reduce amount of fermentable carbohydrate)
*Salivary gland assessment (investigate the possibility of salivary gland dysfunction)
*Salivary gland (investigate the possibility of salivary gland dysfunction)
*Anatomical structure of the tooth (Deep pits and fissures on the tooth surface)
'''Non-cavitated white spot lesions''' may remineralise and require conservative treatment:
*Dietary advice
*Home dental care focusing on plaque control
*Regular check-ups and assessments
'''Cavitated lesions''' may require restorative treatment:
*Removal of diseased enamel and dentine and the placement restorative material such as composite resin or glass ionomer.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==