dental caries

American  

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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Example Sentences

The authors add: "In a Swedish Viking population, around half of the individuals suffered from dental caries. The Vikings performed both tooth filing, tooth picking, and other dental treatment, including attempts to treat dental infections."

From Science Daily

Eating too much sugar contributes to numerous health problems, including weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, dental caries, metabolic syndrome and heart disease, and even indirectly to cancer because of certain cancers’ relationship to obesity.

From Washington Post

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

From Nature

They say "Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced Remineralisation" can strengthen the tooth and reduce dental caries.

From BBC

Nowhere is there data shown in these studies on other symptoms besides dental caries as a result of adding 'sealant' in the mouth.

From New York Times