Dental caries is among the most widespread oral pathologies and can affect people of all ages, from children to adults. It is a progressive process of demineralization of the enamel, caused by the bacteria present in the oral cavity that transform the food sugars into acids that can weaken the tooth tissues.

If not treated in time, the caries can advance layer after layer: from enamel to dentine, to reach the dental pulp, causing pain and making necessary more complex treatments, such as devitalization. I do. Studio Odontoiatrico Stere di Lecce, guided by Dr. Nicolò Stefanelli and from Dr. Rosanna Renò, offers early diagnosis and conservative treatments for dental caries in Lecce, Salento and throughout Puglia.

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What is dental caries

Caries is a chronic infectious disease caused by the action of bacteria that colonize the surface of the teeth forming the bacterial plaque. These microorganisms metabolize the sugars present in the foods and produce acids that progressively demineralize the enamel, creating ever deeper cavities in the dental tissue.

Caries is not a sudden phenomenon: it develops slowly over time and, in the early stages, can not give obvious symptoms. For this reason, periodic checks at a dentist in Lecce are fundamental to identify it before it causes more important structural damage.

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Main causes of dental caries

Food rich in sugars

The frequent consumption of simple sugars, present in carbonated beverages, sweets, packaged snacks and fruit juices, promotes the proliferation of caryogenic bacteria on the dental surface. The more frequent the exposure to sugars, the greater the risk of developing caries.

Insufficient oral hygiene

An incomplete or irregular dental cleaning allows the bacterial plaque to accumulate on dental surfaces and in interdental spaces, creating conditions favourable to tooth decay. The use of the wire is important to reach the areas not accessible to the toothbrush. Learn more about the page dedicated toprofessional dental hygiene Lecce.

Poor saliva production

The saliva plays a natural protective role: neutralizes bacterial acids, contributes to the remineralization of the enamel and helps control the microbial charge in the oral cavity. A reduced production of saliva, linked for example to drugs, systemic pathologies or stress conditions, can increase the risk of caries.

Genetic predisposition and dental anatomy

Some patients have a more fragile enamel or particularly deep occlusal grooves, which favor stagnation of plaque and bacteria. In these cases professional prevention and periodic controls become even more important.

Restoration and prosthesis

The junction zones between an existing restoration and the natural tooth can represent stagnating areas of the plaque. For this reason periodic controls are also fundamental for patients who have already undergo conservative or prosthetic treatments.

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Symptoms of Charity: how to recognize it

The symptoms of caries vary according to the progress stage of injury.

Initial stage

Caries can present themselves with white opaque or dark spots on the enamel, often without pain. At this stage, in some selected cases, it can be possible to intervene with remineralizing treatments, without removing dental tissue.

Intermediate Stadium

When caries reach the dentine, they can appear sensitivity to the heat, cold or sugary foods. In this phase it is generally necessary a direct restoration with aesthetic composite materials.

Advanced Stadium

If the injury involves the dental pulp, the pain can become spontaneous, pulsating and persistent. In these cases it may be necessary devitalization to preserve the natural tooth.

Critical Stadium

In the presence of dental abscess swelling, intense pain and sometimes fever may appear. It is a condition that requires a timely dental evaluation. Learn more about the page dedicated to Sudden toothache Lecce.

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How to care for dental caries at Studio Stere

At the Dental Stere Study by Lecce, in Via Giovanni Boccaccio 19 C/D/E, Dr. Nicolò Stefanelli and the Dr. Rosanna Renò adopt a conservative and biomimetic approach to the treatment of caries. The goal is to preserve as much healthy dental tissue as possible, intervening precisely only where necessary.

Accurate diagnosis

Diagnosis is performed through clinical visit and, when indicated, digital X-rays and intraoral scanners. These tools can support the identification of charitable injuries even in areas not visible during the clinical visit alone. Learn more about the page dedicated to intraorale scanners Lecce.

Remineral treatment

In the early stages, when caries have not yet significantly compromised the dental structure, the dentist can assess high concentration fluoride applications and specific rheminizing products. This conservative approach is only possible when the injury is detected early.

Direct Restoration in Composite

When the caries exceed the initial stage, the treatment involves the removal of the caries with precision instrumentation, followed by the restoration of the cavity with aesthetic and biocompatible composite materials, integrated in the natural color of the tooth.

Devitalization

In cases where caries reach the dental pulp, devitalization can represent the alternative to extraction to preserve the tooth. The Studio Stere performs endodontic treatments with protocols aimed at detersion, disinfection and sealing of radicular channels.

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Prevention of caries: basic rules

Prevention is the most effective strategy against dental caries. I do. Studio Odontoiatrico Stere di Lecce recommends to brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluorated toothpaste and use floss or squid each evening. It is important to reduce the frequent consumption of simple sugars and acid drinks, to carry out sessions professional dental hygiene with regularity and undergo periodic checks to identify possible caries in the initial stages, when treatment can be simpler and conservative.

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Dental caries in Lecce: why choose Studio Stere

I do. Dental Stere Study is located in Via Giovanni Boccaccio 19 C/D/E in Lecce and is a reference in Salento and throughout Puglia for the diagnosis and treatment of dental caries. The Dr. Nicolò Stefanelli and the Dr. Rosanna Renò accurate diagnosis with the support of digital technologies and offer conservative treatments in compliance with the biomimetic philosophy of the study, with attention to the health of the patient's natural dental tissue.

You can explore the other treatments available in the study by visiting the pages dedicated to Sudden toothache Lecce, devitalization Lecce, atimplantology Lecce and thedental hygiene Lecce. For information and reservations: Scholarship. it.

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Frequently asked questions about dental caries in Lecce

Does caries always hurt?

No. In the early stages, caries can be asymptomatic. Pain usually appears when the injury reaches the dentine or pulp, i.e. in more advanced stages. For this reason periodic checks from the dentist in Lecce are important.

How much does it cost to treat a caries in Lecce?

The cost of treatment varies according to the extension of the caries and the type of restoration necessary. Intervention in the initial stages is generally less invasive and may require simpler treatments. During the first visit to the Studio Stere, a detailed and personalized quote is provided. For information: Scholarship. it.

How many sessions are needed to treat a caries?

In most cases treatment can be completed in one session. The most complex cases, with pulp involvement or need for devitalization, may require more appointments.

Can caries be prevented?

Yes. Proper daily oral hygiene, balanced diet and periodic controls at the dentist help significantly reduce the risk of caries.

Is the treatment of caries painful?

The treatment is performed with local anesthesia when necessary, so as to control the pain and make the seat more comfortable. The technologies and procedures used by Studio Stere help to perform precise and conservative interventions.

Can caries return after treatment?

Yes, a new injury may appear if you do not maintain proper oral hygiene and periodic checks are not carried out. For this reason, Studio Stere accompanies each patient with personalized prevention indications.

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At Studio Odontoiatrico Stere you can find a complete range of preventive and curative dental treatments.

If you are looking for a dentist in Lecce for dental prevention, in Salento or Puglia, our team is ready to welcome you with expertise, technology and attention to detail. Learn more about studiostere.it and book your check-up today.
Article written by Dr. Nicolò Stefanelli – Dentistry

 

 

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Article written by Dr. Nicolò Stefanelli – Dentistry