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dental caries

NOUN
tooth decay
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The researchers discovered higher levels of Streptococcus mutans -- a common oral bacterium known for causing dental caries -- in the gut microbiomes of people with Parkinson's.

From Science Daily Jan. 6, 2026

Quantitative analysis of diverse Lactobacillus species present in advanced dental caries.

From Nature Nov. 14, 2017

"These patients are treated with fluoride varnishes, dietary modification, and therapeutic dental materials that have the capacity to reverse dental caries without placing fillings."

From US News Dec. 9, 2015

He had lost several of his back teeth before he died, probably due to dental caries.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2013

Among the other effects of dental caries may be mentioned localised necrosis of the alveolar margin, cellulitis of the neck, and enlargement of the cervical lymph glands.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander




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