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In the Dental community we call it "dental caries" or a "carious lesion." Caries refers the disease in which hard tooth structure becomes damaged or decayed as result of bacterial processes, primarily due to Streptococcus mutans. Fermentable carbohydrates such as sucrose fuel these bacteria which produce acids. If not removed from the tooth surface the acids will begin to demineralize the hydroxyapatite crystal structure of the enamel and dentin.
I suppose you could also call it a "cavity."
What else can I help you with?
Does chemotherapy cause tooth decay?
Chemotherapy can lead to stomatitis and increase the risk of tooth decay.
Do teeth break cause cancer?
No tooth decay is not a sign of cancer. Various other things can be signs of cancer. Tooth decay is natural process that can be sped up by several factors. For example, drinking soda helps sped up tooth decay.
Can high fructose corn syrup cause tooth decay?
Yes. Anything with sugar in it (fructose is a kind of sugar) can cause tooth decay.
Can semen cause tooth decay?
Ummm, no.
Does morphine cause tooth decay?
no it doesnt
Can kissing cause tooth decay?
no not at all
Does chocolate prevent tooth decay?
Nope, in fact it helps to cause tooth decay, because of all the sugar in it.
Causes for tooth decay and its prevention?
acids cause tooth decay u can prevent from drinking acidy drinks
What bacteria cause tooth decay?
The start of tooth decay is caused by two groups of bacteria Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus.
Prevent tooth decay?
Stay away from foods containing sugar. Sugar is the cause of tooth decay. Try to eat sweets that are sweetened with sugar alcohol which does not cause tooth decay. If sugar can not be avoided then brush after eating sugary foods. Also floridated water helps combat tooth decay.
Can honey cause tooth decay?
Yes, honey can cause tooth decay because it is high in sugar, which can feed bacteria in the mouth that produce acids that erode tooth enamel. It is important to consume honey in moderation and practice good oral hygiene to prevent tooth decay.
Does methamphetamine cause tooth decay?
Not to all users, but it can.
