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Dental Caries | Date Posted: 1/1/2002
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What is dental caries?
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Dental caries, or dental decay, is a common disease, which causes cavities and discoloration of both permanent and "baby" teeth. As the disease progresses in a tooth it becomes weaker and its nerve may be damaged.
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What is dental caries?
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What happens when my saliva is not adequate?
How do dentists treat dental caries?
How important is my diet in preventing and treating dental caries?
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