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Definition of Tooth decay
1. Noun. Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tooth Decay
Literary usage of Tooth decay
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers by Cynthia M. Hale, Jacqueline A. Polder (2000)
"Baby Bottle tooth decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting ... Although tooth
decay is not as common as it used to be, it is still one of the most ..."
2. Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion & Disease Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"13.11* Increase to at least 75 percent the proportion of parents and caregivers
who use feeding practices that prevent baby bottle tooth decay. ..."
3. Developmental Pathology by Eugene S. Talbot (1905)
"As DeMoor has shown, tooth decay under the law of economy of growth is a necessary
... A pathologic tendency to extend tooth decay beyond this often occurs. ..."
4. The Journal of Home Economics by American Home Economics Association (1921)
"nutrition and tooth decay, but even the layman is able to discern that our most
enthusiastic dental leaders—leaders in whom we have had a great deal of ..."
5. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age PagesMedical (1993)
"tooth decay tooth decay—or cavities—is not just a problem for children; it continues
... tooth decay is caused by bacteria that normally live in the mouth. ..."
6. Health Status of Minorities & Low Income Groups by DIANE Publishing Company, Dept. of Health and Human Services, United States (1991)
"Overview of Findings A recent survey of US employed adults shows a pattern of
less tooth decay but greater unmet need for care for employed Black Americans ..."
7. The International Journal of Orthodontia (1917)
"I noted Dr. Dewey's statements with reference to tooth decay occurring adjacent
to a gold filling and his remarks with reference to zinc and copper. ..."
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