22/07/2025
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Despite being easily preventable, dental caries remains the single most prevalent disease worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, over 3.5 billion people are affected by untreated dental conditions, with tooth decay leading the chart. Unlike many systemic diseases, caries can start early — often in childhood — and silently progress until pain or tooth loss demands intervention.
What makes this condition even more concerning is its chronic nature. Once enamel is lost, it cannot regenerate naturally. Caries not only damages teeth but can also lead to infections, abscesses, and systemic inflammation. It’s also linked to poorer nutrition, speech issues, and reduced quality of life in millions.
Yet even today, oral health often receives far less attention in public health initiatives than it deserves.
