Tooth Decay
Definition
Tooth decay is the destruction of the enamel (outer surface) of a tooth. Tooth decay is also known as dental cavities or dental caries. Decay is caused by bacteria that collect ...
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Tooth Development, Loss, Replacement, and Decay
Teeth are required for the mastication process, during which food is ground up and swallowed.
The development of teeth in humans, which begins prior to ...
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Tooth Decay
Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. Decay results from the action of bacteria that live in plaq...
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Dental health may not be getting any worse for Oregon children, but dentists say they see few signs that it is improving."I've seen a lot of it for a long time," said Dr. Cate Quas, a pediatric den...
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Tooth Decay
Tooth Development, Loss, Replacement, and Decay
Tooth Decay
Group: Kids' dental health not improving
