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Tooth decay

Tooth decay, also known as caries (lit. 'rottenness', from Latin), is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The resulting dental cavities may be many different colors, from yellow to black. Symptoms may include pain and difficulty eating. Complications may include periodontal disease (i.e., inflammation of the tissue around the…

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Causes
Bacteria producing acid from food debris
Complications
Inflammation around the tooth, tooth loss, infection or abscess formation
Duration
Long term
Frequency
3.6 billion (2016)
Medication
Paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen
Other names
Dental cavities, dental caries, cavities, caries

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Tooth decay

Nodes259
Edges258
Triples95
Avg. degree1.99
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related to history · 12
Tooth decay → Archaeological, Khok Phanom Di, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Over, Paleolithic, Paranthropus, Skulls, South Asia, Thailand, The, There
related to Other measures · 12
Tooth decay → Calcium, Dental, Fluoride, High-concentration, Low-concentration, Sealants, Standard, Streptococcus, The, Therefore, This, Topical
related to Other factors · 11
Tooth decay → As, Examples, Medications, Moreover, Radiation, Sjögren, Stimulants, Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, This, United States
related to Classification · 10
Tooth decay → Black, Caries, Class, II, III, In, IV, The, These, VI
related to Early childhood caries · 8
Tooth decay → Another, Early, ECC, If, Problems, Rampant, The, This
related to Cause · 7
Tooth decay → Certain, Dental, Four, However, The, This, Tooth
related to Oral hygiene · 4
Tooth decay → Additional, The, When, While
Causes · 1
Tooth decay → Bacteria producing acid from food debris
Complications · 1
Tooth decay → Inflammation around the tooth, tooth loss, infection or abscess formation
Duration · 1
Tooth decay → Long term

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Tooth decayCausesBacteria producing acid from food debris1.00infobox
Tooth decayComplicationsInflammation around the tooth, tooth loss, infection or abscess formation1.00infobox
Tooth decayDurationLong term1.00infobox
Tooth decayFrequency3.6 billion (2016)1.00infobox
Tooth decayMedicationParacetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen1.00infobox
Tooth decayOther namesDental cavities, dental caries, cavities, caries1.00infobox
Tooth decayPreventionLow-sugar diet, tooth brushing, fluoride, dental flossing1.00infobox
Tooth decayPronunciationCaries /ˈkɛəriːz/1.00infobox
Tooth decayRisk factorsDiet high in simple sugar, diabetes mellitus, Sjögren syndrome, medications that decrease saliva1.00infobox
Tooth decaySpecialtyDentistry1.00infobox
Tooth decaySymptomsPain, tooth loss, difficulty eating1.00infobox
Tooth decayis aancient disease dating far into prehistory0.90text

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