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Dental Caries

Description:

Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the deterioration of teeth caused by bacterial activity. It occurs when the outer surface of the tooth, the enamel, is damaged and demineralizes, leading to the formation of cavities.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A condition that affects the teeth due to bacterial activity and causes the formation of cavities.

2. The pits or holes formed on the surface of a tooth due to tooth decay.

Verb:

1. To undergo the process of tooth decay and develop cavities.

2. To cause tooth decay in someone.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

"Regular dental check-ups are essential for preventing dental caries." [Noun]

"Brushing and flossing correctly can help you avoid dental caries." [Noun]

"He neglected his oral hygiene and now he has multiple dental caries." [Noun]

"If you don't take care of your teeth, they will dental caries." [Verb]

Local Usage:

"We use natural remedies to treat dental caries in our traditional medicine." [Noun]

"In our community, dental caries prevention starts with educating children about proper oral hygiene." [Noun]

"She had dental caries in almost all of her teeth, which required extensive dental work." [Noun]

"Parents should be cautious about their children's sugar intake to prevent dental caries." [Noun]

"The lack of awareness about dental hygiene practices leads to a high prevalence of dental caries in our region." [Noun]

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