tooth decay

Example Sentences

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"The product is designed to prevent periodontitis. Like conventional toothpaste, it also contains abrasives and fluoride to prevent tooth decay," explains Mirko Buchholz, one of the company's founders.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The study included 12 participants who had active tooth decay.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

Currently, a patient with tooth decay in several teeth or severe gum disease - both of which require complex treatment - would need to be treated over multiple appointments, which is costly and time consuming.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The UK government on Tuesday extended a sugar tax to include milkshakes as part of the fight against obesity and tooth decay in children.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

I shove the half-lemon in, shove Grandma out, tell myself the English bloke has glandular fever, cold sores, and tooth decay, the trifecta of unkissability, like every other hot male in Lost Cove.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson