Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the difference between dental caries and decay?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
They're the same.: Dental caries is the more technical term for tooth decay.
Answered 11/9/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Synonyms: A definition of dental caries can include the term tooth decay or a cavity... They are the different words for the same thing. Cavities, tooth decay and dental caries are all words to describe what happens when bacteria invades and erodes dental enamel.
Answered 11/9/2012
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How to protect my teeth from any kind of cavity, decaying, gum etc? I brush twice daily after meal. Will regular scaling help?Any advices?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Please describe to me the difference between tooth decay, sensitive teeth and sinus pain?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What is the difference between the pain caused by tooth decay, sensitive teeth and sinus pain?
11 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
A member asked:
How to stop toddler's tooth decay without any dental works?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What is the best dental care routine to reduce tooth decay and is mouthwash important to be used daily,best regard.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
A 6-y child, his teeth is in good state and no dental caries.do you suugest to pit and fissure sealing on molars in order to prevent tooth decay?
My doctor said because the pits and fissures of my back teeth are too deep (I have 4 medium back caries), I must fill in the teeth first and then apply sealants on the surface to prevent further decay. Can I do sealants when having caries already?
I had 2 cavity fillings, had a minor tooth decay. Now I'm seeing decay in another 2 teeth. Why is it happening so fast and at so small age.
Had lots of temporary tooth decay when I was child..Now I am 20 yr old & I didn't pay much atention to my teeth when my parament teeth evolved, I was very much careles.. Recently I had 3 teeth cavity...if I become more careful can I stop future decay?
I had a fear of brushing my teeth which I have gotten over now but I have a cavity can I stop it progressing by brushing 2 twice a day or is it going to continue to decay?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
