Sugar + Plaque = Acid + Tooth = Decay
"Caries", as in "she caries it" or "he caries the book", is translated as: lleva.
Covert caries means hidden caries. This caries can only be seen by radiograph
Recurrent dental caries is defined as caries which occurs at or adjacent to a surface of the tooth where dental caries had previously occurred and had been repaired.Recurrent dental caries is diagnosed like any other caries; through visual, tactile, or radiographic exam.
aggressive caries
Whenever the spread of caries along the dej exceeds cone in enamel, the caries extends into the enamel from the junction
caries is another word for cavities.
"Caries" is a synonym for dental cavities. Arrested caries are cavities that have been stopped from developing further by having the appropriate dental work done on them.
enamel caries: surface zone, body of lesion, dark zone, translucent zone dentinal caries: desrtuction, penetration, demineralisation, sclerotic dentine enamel caries: surface zone, body of lesion, dark zone, translucent zone dentinal caries: desrtuction, penetration, demineralisation, sclerotic dentine
Translucent zone in enamel caries repersents demineralization. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OREmutualsupport/
Mary Oakes McClain has written: 'The role of nutrition in dental caries' -- subject(s): Dental caries, Diseases, Nutritional aspects, Nutritional aspects of Dental caries, Teeth
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There is research on whether or not xylitol can prevent dental caries. From everything that I have read it can help prevent dental caries especially if you chew gum that contains xylitol. Check out www.xlear.com. They have products that contain xylitol.