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Tooth Decay : Causes

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Tooth decay is one of the most common of all disorders, second only to the common cold. It usually occurs in children and young adults but can affect any person.
Source:ADAM
Date:December 12, 2008
Tooth decay requires the simultaneous presence of three factors: plaque bacteria, sugar, and a vulnerable tooth surface. Although several microorganisms found in the mouth can cause tooth decay, the primary disease agent appears to be Streptococcu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Tooth decay requires the simultaneous presence of three factors: plaque bacteria, sugar, and a vulnerable tooth surface. Although several microorganisms found in the mouth can cause tooth decay, the primary disease agent appears to be Streptococcu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Tooth decay requires the simultaneous presence of three factors: plaque bacteria, sugar, and a vulnerable tooth surface. Although several microorganisms found in the mouth can cause tooth decay, the primary disease agent appears to be Streptococcu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
The home dental plaque identification test identifies plaque, a sticky substance that collects around and between teeth. The test helps show how well you are brushing and flossing your teeth.Plaque is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 28, 2008
Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms naturally on the tooth surface. It consists of a diverse microbial community embedded in a polymer matrix of bacterial and salivary origin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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