tooth decay

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The study included 12 participants who had active tooth decay.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 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