CARIES
Caries is a destructive process that attacks the hard tooth tissue. The caries bacteria mainly
produce lactic acid during metabolism. Lactic acid dissolves the tooth substance. Thereby
the caries eats its way into the deep. Simple, tiny, superficial caries spots can be stopped
by remineralisation of the enamel. Significant dentine caries must be removed completely and
the affected area needs to be sealed afterwards.