General dentistry, also called conservative dentistry, deals with the detection and treatment of caries cavities that have arisen. Caries covers the hard tissues of the tooth and is caused by bacteria found in the mouth.
Caries bacteria also contribute to gum and periodontal disease, causing an unpleasant odor from the mouth and can enter the bloodstream and other important organs such as the heart, liver, or kidneys along with the blood. Therefore, the treatment of caries is significant not only for maintaining a beautiful smile, but also for the health of the whole organism.
Destroyed by caries the structure of the tooth does not recover, however, dental treatment can stop its development. The earlier the patient diagnosis's caries, the less complicated, but also cheaper, the treatment will be. Conservative dentistry involves removing damaged tooth tissues and replacing them with specially designed material. The formation of caries is most influenced by the way of nutrition, compliance with oral hygiene and appropriate habits.
Untreated caries of any type covers subsequent tissues of the tooth, reaching its center — the pulp, which can lead to its death and infection of the periapical tissues, which may result in root canal treatment or tooth extraction.