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Dental caries is a multi factorial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth, characterized by demineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substances of the tooth.189 Dental caries is also a biosocial disease whose causes are rooted in the culture, technology and economy of our society.
Oral cavity is a nutritionally rich environment and consists of a complex bacterial flora.74 As the definition suggests “Multi factorial”, means not just microorganism but also other factors such as fluorides, dietary habits, oral hygiene practice, salivary flow rate and anatomy of the teeth may alter the rate of destruction of the tooth.
The control of dental caries presents one of the greatest challenges that must be met today. Different methods used in the prevention of dental caries are diet and nutritional control as well as mechanical and chemical methods. Alteration of the diet by reducing the intake of sucrose or other refined carbohydrates will reduce dental caries