Caries
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Metadata item type:![]() | Glossary Item |
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METEOR identifier:![]() | 551229 |
Registration status:![]() | Indigenous, Standard 08/10/2014 |
Definition:![]() | Dental caries, or dental decay, is a common disease, which causes cavities and discoloration of both permanent and "baby" teeth. As the disease progresses in a tooth it becomes weaker and its nerve may be damaged. |
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