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Results 1 - 10 of 41 for tooth decay
  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 
    Tooth decay is a very common disorder. It most often occurs in children and young adults, but it can affect anyone. Tooth decay is a common cause of tooth loss in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001055.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. 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
  4. Toothaches 
    ... 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
  5. 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
  6. Malocclusion of teeth 
    ... teeth easier to clean and decrease risk of tooth decay and periodontal diseases ( gingivitis or periodontitis ). Eliminate strain ... braces and may permanently mark teeth or cause tooth decay if it is not properly removed. You will ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001058.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Dental sealants 
    ... of Dental and Craniofacial Research website. Seal out tooth decay. www.nidcr.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-11/seal-out-tooth-decay-parents.pdf . Updated August 2017. Accessed February 3, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000779.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Fluoride in diet 
    Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay . Adding fluoride to tap water (called fluoridation) helps reduce cavities in children by more than half.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002420.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Brushing Your Child's Teeth 
    ... child's gums and teeth every day helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. It also helps make it ... can show you other ways to help prevent tooth decay .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000769.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Aging changes in teeth and gums 
    ... chewing, and swallowing Mouth sores Gum disease and tooth decay Yeast infection in the mouth ( thrush ) Your mouth ... up in the mouth more easily, leading to tooth decay. ORAL CANCER Oral cancer is more common in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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