What are the elements required for the development of dental caries? In which of these factors does diet play a role?

What will be an ideal response?

The process of caries formation requires a susceptible tooth, the presence of cariogenic bacteria such as mutans streptococci (MS) and lactobacilli in dental biofilm, and a food source for the bacteria, which are fermentable carbohydrates and include all monosaccharides, all disaccharides and some polysaccharides, specifically cooked starches. The amount and type of fermentable carbohydrates in the diet and the frequency of intake are dietary factors that play a role in the caries process.