condition

Caries / tooth decay / cavities

Tooth decay, also known as cavities or caries, is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria.[6] The cavities may be a number of different colors from yellow to black.[1] Symptoms may include pain and difficulty with eating.[1][2] Complications may include inflammation of the tissue around the tooth, tooth loss and infection or abscess formation.[1][3]

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Added on Jun 26, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
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