Management of Dental Caries as a Chronic Infectious Disease.

The article discusses the several dental caries management propositions. It mentions that among the therapeutic agents that can be used to prevent caries include the application of chlorhexidine mouth rinse twice a day and the use of fluoride varnish. It affirms that for high risk individuals, they are required to clean their teeth with prophylaxis paste, apply sealant to fissures and reapply chlorhexidine solution once a week.