Section 16
Bacterial Diseases of the Mouth
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Tooth and Gum Infections
The mouth contains a wide variety of oral bacteria, but only a few specific species of bacteria are believed to cause tooth and gum infections.
Dental Caries
Dental caries cause demineralization of the hard tissues and destruction of the organic matter of the tooth.
Periodontal Disease
Plaque-induced inflammatory lesions make up the vast majority of periodontal diseases, which are divided into peridontitis or gingivitis.