tooth decay

American  

noun

1. dental caries.

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Example Sentences

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

North Northamptonshire Council said the funding from Northamptonshire NHS Integrated Care Board would help people "who need it the most" fight tooth decay.

From BBC

Enamel damage plays a major role in tooth decay, which affects nearly half of the global population.

From Science Daily

Pretty much the only comestibles in stock are bags of candy and jars of baby food, which makes Jeffrey one of the first screen criminals to fret about tooth decay.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There are repercussions when it comes to an extraction-based therapy," she said, explaining remaining teeth move into the space, or there could be further tooth decay, which can cause other jaw problems.

From BBC