ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Dental caries
Similar term(s): caries, (dental) cavities, tooth decay.
Definition:
Dental decay resulting from the action of bacteria on sugary foods. The hole left after the removal of decay is the cavity.
However, dental caries, tooth decay and dental cavities are often used as synonyms.
Source & ©: GreenFacts
More:
The amount of dental decay is measured using the DMF index, a count of the number of teeth or surfaces in a person’s mouth that are decayed (D), missing (M) or filled (F) as a result of caries
Source & ©: GreenFacts
ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ | 
