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tooth decay



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The study included 12 participants who had active 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

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

Poor dental hygiene can led to tooth decay and gum infections, which can lead to tooth loss and gum disease.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 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



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