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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for "tooth+decay"
  1. 5 common questions about dry mouth | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... Does dry mouth put me at risk for tooth decay? Yes. Because saliva protects against tooth decay, having less saliva can put you at risk. ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...common-questions-about-dry-mouth - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. Oral health and older adults | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... 5 adults aged 65 or older have untreated tooth decay . About 3 in 5 adults aged 65 years ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../oral-health-and-older-adults - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Your smile (and mouth) can tell you more than you might think | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... inflammation of the tissue around the teeth) and tooth decay (cavities). If not treated, gum disease and cavities ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...ll-you-more-than-you-might-think - MedlinePlus Magazine