Article: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FIGHTS TOOTH DECAY MOST COMMON CHRONIC DISEASE AMONG CHILDREN

Article: Tooth Decay
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.;      700+ words ...Tooth Decay Definition Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. Decay results from the action of bacteria that live in plaque, which ...

Article: SMOKING PROMPTS TOOTH DECAY, ORAL CANCER
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  July 24, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... many don't know that smoking causes tooth decay and gum disease. Drinking beverages ... oral cancer. Smoking contributes to tooth decay and gum loss. It compromises the flow ... The calcium in saliva helps to prevent tooth decay. The calcium remineralizes (hardens ...

Tooth Decay.
Clinical Reference Systems;  December 1, 1997 ;     700+ words ...Tooth Decay What is tooth decay? A healthy mouth usually fights tooth decay successfully. The mouth contains protective bacteria and is bathed in saliva, which neutralizes acids, remineralizes teeth, and washes away food particles. However ...

Tooth Decay.(Senior Health Advisor 2004.1)
Clinical Reference Systems;  January 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ...What is tooth decay? A healthy mouth usually fights tooth decay successfully. The mouth contains protective bacteria ... this balance is disturbed, harmful bacteria can cause tooth decay. Tooth decay refers to an area on a tooth that has ...

Tooth Decay.(Adult Health Advisor 2004.1)
Clinical Reference Systems;  January 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ...What is tooth decay? A healthy mouth usually fights tooth decay successfully. The mouth contains protective bacteria ... this balance is disturbed, harmful bacteria can cause tooth decay. Tooth decay refers to an area on a tooth that has ...

Tooth Decay.(Adult Health Advisor 2002.1)
Clinical Reference Systems;  January 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ...What is tooth decay? A healthy mouth usually fights tooth decay successfully. The mouth contains protective bacteria ... this balance is disturbed, harmful bacteria can cause tooth decay. Tooth decay refers to an area on a tooth that has ...

Tooth Decay.(Brief Article)
Clinical Reference Systems;  November 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ...What is tooth decay? A healthy mouth usually fights tooth decay successfully. The mouth contains protective bacteria ... this balance is disturbed, harmful bacteria can cause tooth decay. Tooth decay refers to an area on a tooth that has ...