tooth decay
Americannoun
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Enamel damage is one of the major factors behind tooth decay and other dental conditions that affect almost 50% of the global population.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Currently, a patient with tooth decay in several teeth or severe gum disease - both of which require complex treatment - would need to be treated over multiple appointments, which is costly and time consuming.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
The UK government on Tuesday extended a sugar tax to include milkshakes as part of the fight against obesity and tooth decay in children.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Enamel damage plays a major role in tooth decay, which affects nearly half of the global population.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025
I shove the half-lemon in, shove Grandma out, tell myself the English bloke has glandular fever, cold sores, and tooth decay, the trifecta of unkissability, like every other hot male in Lost Cove.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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