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Caries
A destructive process causing decalcification of the tooth enamel and leading to continued destruction of enamel and dentin, and cavitation of the tooth.
Dr. Marielaina Perrone reviewed this
28 year experience in Cosmetic Dentistry
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How quickly can secondary caries develop?
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What can I do to stop caries from growing?
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Why are chinese least prone to having caries?
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What is the definition or description of: caries?
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What happens if you has caries who would you consult?
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Could you explain what is chemicomechanical removal of caries?
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What to do if i heard that caries is least prevalent in china. Do you know why?
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A 35-year old asked:
What are interproximal caries?
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A 41-year old asked:
How can you differentiate between fluorosis and caries?
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How do you differentiate between denatl fluorosis, caries?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is there anything i can do meanwhile to slow the development of this caries/cavities down?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can a bulimic have caries without erosion?
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A 32-year old female asked:
what kind of toothpaste best prevents or slows caries?
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A 46-year old asked:
I'm just curious if caries are treatable by scraping off?
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A 41-year old asked:
How much would I have to pay to a dentist in america if I am not insured and have caries?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are the dental caries infectious?
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What are some symptoms of dental caries?
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A 29-year old asked:
How does a dentist treat baby bottle caries?
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A 43-year old asked:
How are social class and dental caries related?
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What are the effects of sugar consumption on caries?
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How to distinguish pain from dental caries and stain?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Dental caries?
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A 39-year old asked:
I got caries recently, is that why my breath smells bad?
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A 40-year old asked:
What can be done to stop dental caries from reaching pulp?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it normal to have a bad taste from the caries on my tooth?
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A 44-year old asked:
Dental caries untreated cause what complications? Teen wont go for exam!
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A 36-year old asked:
What are dental root caries, what age group is generally more effected by that?
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A 31-year old asked:
I was wondering what are the dentists going to do if I have pit and fissure caries?
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A 37-year old asked:
Wha are the best treatments for dentist caries?
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Is dental caries contagious from person to person?
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