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cavity: soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
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cavities or holes in the outer two layers of a tooth--the enamel and the dentin. Dental caries are caused by bacteria which metabolize carbohydrates (sugars) to form organic acids which dissolve tooth enamel. If allowed to progress, dental caries may result in tooth decay, infection, and loss of teeth.
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| dental caries |
tooth decay.
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| dental caries |
the disease process leading to tooth decay
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| dental caries |
This is an infectious disease caused by the interaction of bacteria (which reside in plaque on the surface of the teeth) with retained food particles especially carbohydrates. This interaction produces organic acids which attack the enamel of the teeth.
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