Meaning caries
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Dental cavities in the two outer layers of a tooth (the enamel and the dentin). Small caries may not cause pain, and may not be noticed by the patient. Larger caries can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins or by foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet causing a toothache. Caries are cause [..]
Source: medicinenet.com (offline)

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tooth decay or "cavities;" a dental infection caused by toxins produced by bacteria.
Source: webmd.com

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Commonly used term for tooth decay.
Source: ada.org

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destruction of bone or teeth.
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1630s, from Latin caries "rottenness, decay," from Proto-Italic *kas-, usually said to be from PIE root *kere- "to injure, break apart" (source also of Greek ker "death, destr [..]
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Commonly used term for tooth decay. Cavity: Missing tooth structure. A cavity may be due to decay, erosion or abrasion. If caused by caries; also referred to as a carious lesion.
Source: mouthhealthy.org

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rottennes, corruption, decay
Source: archives.nd.edu

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decay (pop)
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Another name for a cavities (tooth decay)
Source: bracesinfo.com

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(n) soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Source: beedictionary.com

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N F rot| rottenness| corruption| decay; caries; shriveling up; dry rot; ship worm
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Cavities and decay.
Source: dentistry.uiowa.edu (offline)

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Decay of bone (19thC)
Source: hharp.org

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Better brush to keep those caries away! That's another word for cavities, or tooth decay. Caries can happen when you don't brush and floss your teeth regularly. Be sure to visit your dentist [..]
Source: kidshealth.org

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another name for cavities or decayed teeth
Source: mccabedental.com (offline)

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An infective disease that results in the destruction or decay of tooth substance. Also referred to as cavity or carious lesions.
Source: deltadentalmn.org

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Localized destruction of the Tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the Enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and Leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity m [..]
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Dental Caries involving the Tooth Root, Cementum, or cervical area of the Tooth.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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A term that means cavities or tooth decay.
Source: aetnastudenthealth.com (offline)

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A commonly used term for tooth decay, or cavities. Cold sore
Source: beachteeth.com (offline)

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another name for cavities or decayed teeth
Source: lakeshore-dentistry.com (offline)

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A commonly used term for tooth decay, or cavities. Cold sore
Source: hertzdental.com (offline)





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