Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Dental root caries
Moderate
ICD-10: K02 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: दांत की जड़ में सड़न · தமிழ்: பல் வேர் சொத்தை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹಲ್ಲಿನ ಬೇರು ಕೊಳೆತ · తెలుగు: పన్ను వేరు కుళ్ళు · বাংলা: দাঁতের মূলে ক্ষয় · मराठी: दाताच्या मुळात किडणे · ગુજરાતી: દાંતના મૂળમાં સડો
About this condition
Dental root caries is tooth decay that develops on the root surface of a tooth, usually below the gum line, often seen in older adults with gum recession. It can be difficult to detect and treat as the root surface lacks the hard enamel protection. Regular dental checkups and good oral hygiene are essential to prevent this condition.
Common symptoms
tooth pain at root
sensitivity to hot and cold
pain while chewing
gum swelling
tooth discoloration
bad breath
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | दांत की जड़ में सड़न · मूल क्षय · जड़ का कैविटी · दांत की जड़ में कीड़ा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பல் வேர் சொத்தை · வேர் பகுதி பல் அழுகல் · வேர் சொத்தை நோய் · பல் வேர் கேடு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹಲ್ಲಿನ ಬೇರು ಕೊಳೆತ · ಮೂಲ ಕ್ಷಯ · ಬೇರಿನ ಕುಳಿ · ಹಲ್ಲಿನ ಬೇರು ಹಾನಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పన్ను వేరు కుళ్ళు · మూల క్షయం · వేరు కుహరం · పన్ను వేరు నష్టం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | দাঁতের মূলে ক্ষয় · মূল ক্ষয় · মূলের গহ্বর · দাঁতের মূল ক্ষতি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | दाताच्या मुळात किडणे · मूळ क्षय · मूळाची पोकळी · दाताच्या मुळाचे नुकसान |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | દાંતના મૂળમાં સડો · મૂળ ક્ષય · મૂળની પોલાણ · દાંતના મૂળને નુકસાન |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Dental root caries?
tooth pain at root, sensitivity to hot and cold, pain while chewing, gum swelling, tooth discoloration, bad breath.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Dental root caries common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Dental root caries?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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