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cariesDecay and disintegration, usually of the substance of teeth (cavity) or bone, caused by acids produced when the bacteria that live in the mouth break down sugars in the food. Fluoride, a low sugar intake, and regular brushing are all protective. Caries form mainly in the 45 minutes following consumption of sugary food. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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More than three dozen studies showed that my son's early cavities (also called caries) were not caused by nursing--breastmilk is not cariogenic--but by an infectious disease classified only recently as early childhood caries (ECC). |
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