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tooth decay

noun as in decay of a tooth

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

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North Northamptonshire Council said the funding from Northamptonshire NHS Integrated Care Board would help people "who need it the most" fight tooth decay.

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Enamel damage plays a major role in tooth decay, which affects nearly half of the global population.

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Pretty much the only comestibles in stock are bags of candy and jars of baby food, which makes Jeffrey one of the first screen criminals to fret about tooth decay.

"There are repercussions when it comes to an extraction-based therapy," she said, explaining remaining teeth move into the space, or there could be further tooth decay, which can cause other jaw problems.

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