Dental caries

/dˈɛntəl kˈeəɹiz/

/dˈɛntəl kˈɛɹiz/

[noun]

Dental caries

[NOUN]

soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

synonyms : caries

cavity

tooth decay

Examples

1. They also cause dental caries, or cavities.

2. Increased access to sugary foods and drinks and the lack of access to proper dental care plays a role in dental caries in young children.

3. The University of Michigan is taking a leading role in research to fight dental caries or cavities, one of the most common chronic diseases facing young children in the U.S. today.

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