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Deformation of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria
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
Tooth_decay
Calcified whitish structure in humans' mouths used to break down food
(cavities), described as "tooth decay", is an infectious disease which damages the structures of teeth. The disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and infection
Human_tooth
Natural repair process for non-cavitated tooth lesions
cavitation (tooth decay) or erosion (tooth wear). Tooth decay demineralization is caused by acids from bacteria in the dental plaque biofilm whilst tooth wear
Remineralisation_of_teeth
1976 studio album by Muhammad Ali
Mr. Tooth Decay is a 1976 educational album by the American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali. The album was recorded to raise awareness of tooth decay among
The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay
The_Adventures_of_Ali_and_His_Gang_vs._Mr._Tooth_Decay
Major tissue that makes up part of the tooth in humans and many animals
Tooth enamel is one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in humans and many animals, including some species of fish. It makes up the normally
Tooth_enamel
Substance to clean and maintain teeth
delivers active ingredients (most commonly fluoride) to help prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum disease (gingivitis). Due to variations in composition
Toothpaste
Addition of fluoride to a water supply to reduce tooth decay
the controlled addition of fluoride to public water supplies to reduce tooth decay. Fluoridated water maintains fluoride levels effective for cavity prevention
Water_fluoridation
Chemical compound
drinking water when used in concentrations between 0.1 and 500 mg/L. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria naturally present in one's mouth. These bacteria
Sodium_monofluorophosphate
Large tooth at the back of the human mouth
crowding, though this is disputed. Impacted wisdom teeth may suffer from tooth decay if oral hygiene becomes more difficult. Wisdom teeth that are partially
Wisdom_tooth
Cleaning the mouth by brushing the teeth and cleaning in between the teeth
disease and bad breath. The most common types of dental disease are tooth decay (cavities, dental caries) and gum diseases, including gingivitis, and
Oral_hygiene
Gem glued on tooth for cosmetic reasons
allowing bacteria to accumulate and can eventually lead to tooth decay.[citation needed] Tooth gems cannot be placed on veneers as they are too smooth.
Tooth_gem
Dental practices in ancient Rome
Medieval Croatia suggests that rates of abscesses, caries, tooth loss, posterior teeth decay, and alveolar resorption rose during the early medieval period
Dentistry_in_ancient_Rome
Dental treatment to prevent tooth decay
simply fissure sealants) are a dental treatment intended to prevent tooth decay. Teeth have recesses on their biting surfaces; the back teeth have fissures
Dental_sealant
First set of teeth in diphyodonts
of a tooth and possibly involves the pulp. Tooth decay in primary teeth tends to progress quite quickly and often reaches the pulp of the tooth. In cases
Deciduous_teeth
Medical use of fluoride
for medical purposes. Fluoride supplements are recommended to prevent tooth decay in children older than six months in areas where the drinking water is
Fluoride_therapy
Tooth decay caused by methamphetamine use
Meth mouth is a colloquial term used to describe severe tooth decay and tooth loss as well as tooth fracture, acid erosion, and other oral problems that
Meth_mouth
Process of tooth falling out
dental avulsion, tooth decay, and gum disease. The condition of being toothless or missing one or more teeth is called edentulism. Tooth loss has been shown
Tooth_loss
Medical condition
as cavities or tooth decay. Bacteria in the mouth use foods that contain sugar or starch to produce acids which eat away at the tooth’s structure causing
Tooth_pathology
Agent used to clean and polish teeth
health. Toothpastes containing fluoride are effective in preventing tooth decay. The essential components are an abrasive, binder, surfactant and humectant
Dentifrice
Operation to remove a tooth
most commonly to remove teeth which have become unrestorable through tooth decay, periodontal disease, or dental trauma, especially when they are associated
Dental_extraction
Process to lighten the colour of teeth
Tooth whitening or tooth bleaching is the process of lightening the colour of human teeth. Whitening is often desirable when teeth become yellowed over
Tooth_whitening
3rd episode of the 15th season of South Park
play about tooth decay and the importance of dental hygiene. He is looks outraged when Ike Broflovski, who is supposed to portray tooth decay, misses a
Royal_Pudding
Collection of pus in or around a tooth
that has accumulated in the soft, often dead, pulp of the tooth. This can be caused by tooth decay, broken teeth or extensive periodontal disease (or combinations
Dental_abscess
Disaccharide made of glucose and fructose
resultant lactic acid lowers the pH of the tooth's surface, stripping it of minerals in the process known as tooth decay. All 6-carbon sugars and disaccharides
Sucrose
Old Japanese custom of teeth blackening
teeth, it was also considered beneficial to health, as it prevented tooth decay by acting as a dental sealant. The practice of dyeing one's teeth black
Ohaguro
Sweet-tasting, water-soluble carbohydrates
Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) state dental caries, also known as tooth decay/cavities, "can be prevented by avoiding dietary free sugars". A review
Sugar
Branch of medicine
as in manual tooth conservation, use of fluoride water treatment and fluoride toothpaste, dealing with oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontitis
Dentistry
Inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth
food impaction causing periodontal pain, pulpitis from dental caries (tooth decay), and acute myofascial pain in temporomandibular joint disorder. Pericoronitis
Pericoronitis
Debate over the anti-tooth-decay measure
The views on the most effective method for community prevention of tooth decay are mixed. The Australian government states that water fluoridation is
Opposition to water fluoridation
Opposition_to_water_fluoridation
ingredients such as fluoride or xylitol to the teeth and gums to help prevent tooth decay (cavity) and gum disease (gingivitis). This list includes notable brands
List_of_toothpaste_brands
Type of dental practice
the disease that causes tooth decay—dental caries—and then to relief of the residual symptoms it has left behind—the decayed teeth. The approach uses
Minimal intervention dentistry
Minimal_intervention_dentistry
Medical condition of the teeth
Common causes include inflammation of the pulp (usually in response to tooth decay, dental trauma, or other factors), dentin hypersensitivity, apical periodontitis
Toothache
Composite materials composed of an ion-leachable glass embedded in a polymeric matrix
higher risk of experience tooth decay in future. Fluoride is a mineral which helps strengthen our teeth and protects them from decay, and it is found in many
Dental_compomer
Erroneous theory of dental disease
The idea of a tooth worm is a hypothesis of the cause of dental caries, periodontitis and toothaches. Once widespread, the belief is now obsolete, having
Tooth_worm
American boxer and activist (1942–2016)
the Greatest! (1963) and The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay (1976). Both albums received Grammy Award nominations. He also featured
Muhammad_Ali
Opposite process of mineralization
demineralization or tooth demineralization. Demineralization can lead to serious diseases such as osteoporosis, rickets, or tooth decay. Usually, treatment
Demineralization_(physiology)
American powerviolence band
recorded. The band released their debut EP Torture the following year via Tooth Decay Records. In 2006, the band recorded and released a split album with the
Weekend_Nachos
aluminum oxide or silica—through a specialized hand-piece to remove tooth tissue and decay before being suctioned away, similar to sand blasting. It can be
Air_abrasion
Biofilm of microorganisms that grows on teeth
can give rise to tooth decay, and periodontal problems. Hence it is important to disrupt the mass of bacteria and remove it. Tooth decay is the localized
Dental_plaque
Presence of unpleasant odors in exhaled breath
clear conclusions. Treating underlying disease such as gum disease, tooth decay, tonsil stones, or gastroesophageal reflux disease may help. Counselling
Bad_breath
Brand of breath mints
sucrose-seeking microorganisms that cause tooth decay, but a 2014 meta-analysis found that the claim has, at most, a weak effect tooth health. "Smint Journey". Smint
Smint
Tooth decay in animals
Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is uncommon among companion animals. The bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis cause dental
Dental_caries_(non-human)
Inflammation at the apex of a tooth root
a tooth root, most commonly caused by bacterial invasion of the pulp of the tooth. It is a likely outcome of untreated dental caries (tooth decay), and
Periapical_periodontitis
Dental disease of young children
childhood caries (ECC), formerly known as nursing bottle caries, baby bottle tooth decay, night bottle mouth and night bottle caries, is a disease that affects
Early_childhood_caries
Treatment for dental caries
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is a method for cleaning out tooth decay (dental caries) from teeth using only hand instruments (dental hatchet
Atraumatic restorative treatment
Atraumatic_restorative_treatment
Fixed dental prosthesis
cement washout, and tooth decay. At the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, dentists made the first attempts to replace single tooth gaps using pegs anchored
Pivot_tooth
Topics referred to by the same term
Software decay, in computing Decomposition of organic matter Mitochondrial decay, in genetics Tooth decay (dental caries), in dentistry Optical decay, in quantum
Decay
Species of bacterium
commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay. The microbe was first described by James Kilian Clarke in 1924. This
Streptococcus_mutans
Plant branch chewed for oral hygiene
tool made from a twig from a tree. It can help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Tooth sticks often take the same name as the trees or plants from
Teeth-cleaning_twig
the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay, and is handled differently by countries across the world. Water fluoridation
Water_fluoridation_by_country
fluoridate its drinking water for the intended purpose of helping to prevent tooth decay. Fluoridation became an official policy of the U.S. Public Health Service
Water fluoridation in the United States
Water_fluoridation_in_the_United_States
Organic compounds
rather sweet. Sugar alcohols do not contribute to tooth decay; in fact, xylitol deters tooth decay. Sugar alcohols are absorbed at 50% of the rate of
Sugar_alcohol
Sugar alcohol that is used as a sweetener
almost completely noncaloric and does not affect blood sugar or cause tooth decay. Japanese companies pioneered the commercial development of erythritol
Erythritol
Act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush
tooth and gum (gingiva) disease. There is evidence that the addition of xylitol to fluoride-containing toothpastes reduces incidence of tooth decay by
Tooth_brushing
Haitian food
antacid and for nutrition, but this is disputed by doctors who warn of tooth decay, constipation, and other complications.[which?] The production cost is
Mud_cookie
American politician
that research has found that water fluoridation prevents about 25% of tooth decay, and warned that the bill may disproportionately affect low-income residents
Trevor_Lee_(politician)
X-ray imaging in dentistry
though this is much improved in modern sensors. It is possible for both tooth decay and periodontal disease to be missed during a clinical exam, and radiographic
Dental_radiography
Instrument in dentistry
designed to identify decay (such as measuring fluorescence from a laser) help the dental professional make a final diagnosis of tooth decay. There are various
Dental_explorer
Natural sweetener
studies between 1991 and 2014 suggested a positive effect in reducing tooth decay of xylitol-containing fluoride toothpastes when compared to fluoride-only
Xylitol
Unethical human experiments in Sweden, 1945–55
and cavities were widespread. It was suspected high sugar diets caused tooth decay, but there was no scientific proof. In 1945, the Medical Board commissioned
Vipeholm_experiments
Vaccine protecting against tooth decay
A caries vaccine is a vaccine to prevent and protect against tooth decay. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) has been identified as the major etiological
Caries_vaccine
Treatments to restore function, integrity, and morphology of teeth
and morphology of tooth structure lost due to decay (caries), trauma, or wear. Fillings may also be used to replace or seal tooth structure around dental
Dental_restoration
Dryness of the mouth
saliva, tooth decay becomes a common feature and may progress much more aggressively than it would otherwise ("rampant caries"). It may affect tooth surfaces
Xerostomia
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener
replace table sugar because it is half as calorific, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms
Maltitol
Ion of fluorine
fluoridation is in effect. Fluoride ion in low doses in the mouth reduces tooth decay. For this reason, it is used in toothpaste and water fluoridation. At
Fluoride
Prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health
fluoridation and oral hygiene, tooth decay is still the most common diet–related disease affecting many people. Tooth decay has the economic impact of heart
Dental_public_health
Dental abnormality
enamel", often serves as a metaphor for teeth with a higher risk of tooth decay. The public "Chalky Teeth Campaign" emphasized the socioeconomic burden
Chalky_teeth
Medical condition
are more likely to experience tooth decay compared to those without the condition. Moreover, the development of tooth decay is very rapid due to the less-mineralised
Molar incisor hypomineralisation
Molar_incisor_hypomineralisation
Inflammation of inner tissue (pulp) of a tooth
bacterial infection which itself is a secondary development of caries (tooth decay). It manifests itself in the form of a toothache. Increased sensitivity
Pulpitis
Species of plant
abscesses, or other signs of tooth decay, though those people were probably farmers (early farmers' teeth typically had more tooth decay than those of hunter-gatherers
Cyperus_rotundus
Topics referred to by the same term
circulation in cnidarians and flatworms Dental cavity or tooth decay, damage to the structure of a tooth Lung cavity, an air-filled space within the lung Nasal
Cavity
Medical condition
result of extensive tooth decay, however this may also occur following dental trauma or heavy drilling down of the tooth during tooth preparation prior
Tooth_discoloration
Ionic compound (NaF)
used in trace amounts in the fluoridation of drinking water to prevent tooth decay, and in toothpastes and topical pharmaceuticals for the same purpose
Sodium_fluoride
Japanese anime television series
follows Ame, a young girl obsessed with sweets, and Caries, a mischievous tooth decay character who lives inside her mouth and views her as a mother figure
Candy_Caries
Essential nutrient
one review, deficiency of vitamin D in children increased the risk of tooth decay by about 22%. Governmental regulatory agencies stipulate for the food
Vitamin_D
2009 studio album by Black Moth Super Rainbow
"totally polished a turd." However, he also listed "Twin of Myself" and "Tooth Decay" as two of his favorite BMSR songs. "Born on a Day the Sun Didn't Rise"
Eating_Us
Condition of having extra teeth beyond the regular number of teeth
nonexistent, meaning that there was no way to address dental issues such as tooth decay, infection, or loss of teeth. Therefore, individuals with supernumerary
Hyperdontia
1963 studio album by Cassius Clay
and Howard Cosell to record The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay in 1976. The album was re-released on CD on June 6, 2016. I Am the Greatest
I Am the Greatest (Cassius Clay album)
I_Am_the_Greatest_(Cassius_Clay_album)
Chemical compound
stimulate the release of insulin. It also does not promote tooth decay and is considered to be tooth-friendly. Its energy value is 2 kcal per gram, half that
Isomalt
Water plant in Chicago
the water, while the chemical additives being fluoride to fight off tooth decay, phosphates to avoid corrosion from the pipes, and chlorine for disinfection
Jardine Water Purification Plant
Jardine_Water_Purification_Plant
Drink taken shortly before bedtime
professionals advise against drinking milk before bed, as it contributes to tooth decay — caused by the prolonged exposure to lactose during one's sleep. Unless
Nightcap_(drink)
Form of dental prosthesis
Michael Blum in 1530 in Leipzig. The book provides advice on treating tooth decay, recommending cleaning the cavity and filling it with gold leaf. This
Gold_teeth
American microbiologist and antibiotic discoverer (1920–2005)
Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine developed a theory on the cause of tooth decay. The theory which they named "proteolysis-chelation theory" rooted in
Albert_Schatz_(scientist)
Dental drugs containing fluoride
the saliva after spitting out the mouth rinse, thus helping to prevent tooth decay. 0.02% fluoride mouth rinse is commonly administered twice daily, while
Topical_fluoride
Large cat native to Africa and India
and lacked manes, and one seemed to suffer from tooth decay. The infirmity theory, including tooth decay, is not favoured by all researchers; an analysis
Lion
Dental Corps of the Indian Army
started to be used more commonly only after World War II. Consequently, tooth decay among Indians increased with the usage of these, from 20% of the population
Army_Dental_Corps_(India)
Medical condition
an essential nutrient, but the importance of fluorides for preventing tooth decay is well-recognized, despite the effect is predominantly topical. Prior
Fluorine_deficiency
Grinding or clenching of the teeth
surface. Once tooth wear progresses through the enamel layer, the exposed dentin layer is softer and more vulnerable to wear and tooth decay. If enough of
Bruxism
Phosphate mineral
fluoride-containing toothpaste. The presence of fluorapatite helps prevent tooth decay or dental caries. Fluoroapatite has a mild bacteriostatic property as
Fluorapatite
American political slogan
opposes the addition of fluoride to public water supplies to reduce tooth decay. The public health practice reduces cavities in children and has been
Make_America_Healthy_Again
Branch of dentistry
early oral examination aids in the detection of the early stages of tooth decay. Early detection is essential to maintain oral health, modify aberrant
Pediatric_dentistry
Organic acid
also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as cavities. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components
Lactic_acid
US government medical research agency
scientific accomplishments, including the discovery of fluoride to prevent tooth decay, the use of lithium to manage bipolar disorder, and the creation of vaccines
National_Institutes_of_Health
American boxer (1943–2025)
(Muhammad Ali)" (1974 song) The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay (1976 album) "Muhammad Ali" (2001 song) "The World's Greatest" (2002
Rahaman_Ali
Swedish tradition
large amounts of sweets to see whether a high-sugar diet would cause tooth decay. Over time, what was once a recommendation has turned into a routine
Lördagsgodis
Highly concentrated form of fluoride
with the tooth surface for several hours. It may be applied to the enamel, dentine or cementum of the tooth and can be used to help prevent decay, remineralise
Fluoride_varnish
Group of plant species bearing edible fruit
affect formation of plaque by Streptococcus mutans pathogens that cause tooth decay. Cranberry juice components are also being studied for possible effects
Cranberry
New Zealand biotechnology company
market in October 2012, focused on fighting the bacteria associated with tooth decay and periodontal disease. The BLIS M18 (Streptococcis salivarius) strain
Blis_Technologies
Naturally occurring liquid present in fruits and vegetables
bloating, or tooth decay. Overconsumption of fruits and fruit juice may contribute to dental decay and cavities via the effect of fruit acids on tooth enamel
Juice
Soft substance meant to be chewed without swallowing
not cause tooth decay. Xylitol is specific in its inhibition of Streptococcus mutans, bacteria that are significant contributors to tooth decay. Xylitol
Chewing_gum
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TOOTH DECAY
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Girl/Female
Biblical
Tooth, ivory, change.
Female
Egyptian
, the wife of Thoth-hotep.
Biblical
prophecy; growing of a tooth
Boy/Male
Indian
Has one tooth.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Telugu
Having One Tooth
Boy/Male
Egyptian
God of the moon.
Biblical
in the tooth, in ivory
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Tooth; Tusk; Jaws; Yawn
Boy/Male
American, British, English, German, Norse, Teutonic
Lives in a Hut; Dwelling Place
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : nickname from Middle English trowthe, trouthe ‘good faith’, ‘loyalty’. By my troth was a common phrase emphasizing the veracity of an assertion, and the nickname may have been bestowed on someone who used it habitually or to excess.
Male
Greek
(Θωθ) Greek form of Egyptian Djehuty, THOTH means "he who balances." In mythology, this is the name of a god of the moon, magic and science.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Prophecy, growing of a tooth.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Treasurer of a tooth.
Female
Egyptian
, the mother of Pnaaku.
Boy/Male
Biblical
In the tooth; in ivory.
Female
Egyptian
, the daughter of Thoth-hotep.
Boy/Male
Norse English Teutonic
Herald.
Biblical
treasurer of a tooth
Boy/Male
Arabic, Christian, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Muslim, Parsi
Smart; Toothy; Spear
Girl/Female
Biblical
The second, changed, a tooth.
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n.
The fang of a tooth.
n.
An anterior molar tooth which has replaced a deciduous molar. See Tooth.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tooth
n.
The action of a tooth, as a tooth of a wheel, in impelling another tooth or a pallet.
pl.
of Fore tooth
n.
Any projection corresponding to the tooth of an animal, in shape, position, or office; as, the teeth, or cogs, of a cogwheel; a tooth, prong, or tine, of a fork; a tooth, or the teeth, of a rake, a saw, a file, a card.
a.
Having the form of a tooth or of teeth; tooth-shaped.
n.
A tooth projecting beyond the rest; contemptuously, a broken or decayed tooth.
n.
pl. of Tooth.
v. t.
To lock into each other. See Tooth, n., 4.
n.
A projecting tooth.
n.
A canine tooth.
v. t.
To indent; to jag; as, to tooth a saw.
pl.
of Tooth
n.
A sectorial, or carnassial, tooth.
n.
An angular or prominence on any edge; as, a tooth on the scale of a fish, or on a leaf of a plant
n.
Truth; verity; veracity; as, by my troth.
imp. & p. p.
of Tooth
a.
Shaped like a tooth; tooth-shaped.
pl.
of Lion's tooth
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