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Keywords: Decay, Dental, Tooth, Cavity, Disintegrates

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Ulceration of bone; a process in which bone disintegrates and is carried away piecemeal, as distinguished from necrosis, in which it dies in masses.

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Dental decay resulting from the action of bacteria on sugary foods

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Suppuration and subsequent decay of hard tissue.

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Decay of the teeth or bone.

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Tooth decay by the progressive breakdown and dissolution of the tooth structure by acid. This is produced by bacteria when they digest dietary sugars.

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Tooth decay, which leads to a cavity.

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holes in teeth.

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also known as cavities, caries are decayed teeth.

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This is the dental term for a cavity (decay) on a tooth.

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The technical term used for tooth decay.

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Decaying of teeth. Also known as cavities.

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The correct technical term for decay which is the progressive breaking down or dissolving of tooth structure, caused by the acid produced when bacteria digest sugars.

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The decay caused by the acid that is, in turn, produced by bacteria in the mouth. This decay breaks down the tooth structure and requires restorative work by a dentist.

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Commonly used term for tooth decay.

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another name for cavities or decayed teeth.

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The clinical name for dental decay.

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Dental decay usually caused by a build up of plaque and tartar.

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see dental caries

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scientific name for dental cavities; it is both singular and plural.

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Tooth decay or "cavities"

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The progressive loss of tooth mineral, followed by bacterial invasion into the demineralized tooth.

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Cavities, decay.

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Decay in teeth.

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The medical term for tooth decay.

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the medical term for dental decay.

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a word that means "rottenness" in Latin, this is the gradual decay and disintegration of a tooth. The decay can affect the tooth's soft or bony tissues.

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The medical term for dental cavities.

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Technical term for decay. The hole left after the removal of decay is the cavity.

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Decay of tooth or bone; also known as cavities.

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Caries is the dental term for tooth decay

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