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dental caries

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noun

  1. cavity formation in teeth caused by bacteria that attach to teeth and form acids in the presence of sucrose, other sugars, and refined starches; tooth decay.


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The trial generated the clinical evidence the manufacturer needs to submit a dental caries drug application to the FDA.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Quantitative analysis of diverse Lactobacillus species present in advanced dental caries.

From Nature Nov. 14, 2017

"These patients are treated with fluoride varnishes, dietary modification, and therapeutic dental materials that have the capacity to reverse dental caries without placing fillings."

From US News Dec. 9, 2015

He had lost several of his back teeth before he died, probably due to dental caries.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2013

Digestive disturbances, dental caries, appendicitis, gout, rheumatism, diabetes, nervous complaints, heart disease, baldness and a host of other diseases are due, in a great measure, to abuse of food.

From The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition by Duncan, A. W.

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