What is Dental Cavities?
Dental caries is the localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.
Who has Dental Cavities at PatientsLikeMe?
- 94 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 14 say Dental Cavities is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 78% | Females |
|---|---|
| 22% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 15 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 8 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 37 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 3 |
These charts show data from Dental Cavities patients who have completed their condition history