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  1. Tooth decay - early childhood 
    Tooth decay is a serious problem for some children. Decay in the upper and lower front teeth are ... sugar that sit in your child's mouth cause tooth decay. Milk, formula, and juice all have sugar in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000721.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Dental cavities 
    Dental cavities are holes (or structural damage) in the teeth. ... Tooth decay is a very common disorder. It most often occurs in children and young adults, but it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001055.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pleural cavity (image) 
    The pleural cavity is composed of the layers of the membrane lining the lung and the chest cavity.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9749.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Baby bottle tooth decay (image) 
    Baby bottle tooth decay is a dental condition characterized by massive decay of an infant's teeth, particularly the upper and lower incisors.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9090.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Dental sealants 
    ... and premolars. Sealants are applied to help prevent cavities. ... can build up in the grooves and cause cavities. Dental sealants can help: Keep food, acids, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000779.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Dental care - adult 
    Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins ... cleaned well each day, plaque will lead to tooth decay or gum disease. If you do not remove ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001957.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Aging changes in teeth and gums 
    ... chewing, and swallowing Mouth sores Gum disease and tooth decay Yeast infection in the mouth ( thrush ) Your mouth ... care Smoking Diabetes Dry mouth Weak immune system CAVITIES Dental cavities occur when bacteria in the mouth ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Toothaches 
    A toothache is often the result of dental cavities (tooth decay) or an infection or irritation of the tooth. Tooth decay is often caused by poor dental hygiene . It ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003067.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Dental x-rays 
    ... ray is not the best method for detecting cavities, unless the decay is very advanced and deep. ... the teeth and jaw bones. There are no cavities or other problems.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003801.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hydrocele repair - series (image) 
    During development, the scrotal cavity in boys is connected to the abdominal cavity via a structure called the processus vaginalis. The processus vaginalis usually closes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100163_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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