tooth decay
Example Sentences
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Children living in the most deprived areas were nearly twice as likely to have tooth decay as those living in the least.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Researchers have found that arginine, an amino acid naturally present in saliva, plays an important role in reducing tooth decay.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
She has also experienced tooth decay, and her dentist suggested the gabapentin might be a contributing factor, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
Under the government plans, there would be new incentives for dentists to offer longer-term treatments for major issues such as gum disease and tooth decay through the NHS.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
It turned out the headaches were a symptom of runaway tooth decay.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
