Conditions / Infectious

dental caries

info · Infectious · ICD-10: K02, K02.6

A teeth hard tissue disease that is characterized by damage to a tooth that can happen when decay-causing bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth’s surface, or enamel.

Medications that may treat it

aluminum chloride olaflur silver sodium fluoride stannous fluoride

Also known as: Dental caries extending into pulp; Dental caries of smooth surface; Dental caries pit and fissure