tooth decay — tooth′ decay n. den dental caries … From formal English to slang
tooth decay — noun soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth • Syn: ↑cavity, ↑caries, ↑dental caries • Derivationally related forms: ↑carious (for: ↑caries) … Useful english dictionary
tooth decay — N UNCOUNT If you have tooth decay, one or more of your teeth has become decayed … English dictionary
tooth decay — UK / US noun [uncountable] the gradual natural process in which the teeth start to decay, especially as a result of eating sweet foods … English dictionary
tooth decay. — See dental caries. * * * … Universalium
tooth decay — dental caries … Medical dictionary
tooth decay. — See dental caries … Useful english dictionary
Tooth enamel — Labeled molar Latin enamelum Code TA … Wikipedia
tooth — [ tuθ ] (plural teeth [ tiθ ] ) noun count *** 1. ) any of the hard white objects inside your mouth that you use for biting and for CHEWING food: front/back teeth a loose/missing/broken tooth brush/clean your teeth: It s important to brush your… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Tooth abscess — A tooth abscess or root abscess is pus enclosed in the tissues of the jaw bone at the apex of an infected tooth s root(s). Usually the abscess originates from a bacterial infection that has accumulated in the soft, often dead, pulp of the tooth.… … Wikipedia
Tooth (human) — For other uses of tooth or teeth , see Tooth (disambiguation). Teeth An adult human s teeth … Wikipedia