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caries

[kair-eez, -ee-eez] / ˈkɛər iz, -iˌiz /








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"Different antimicrobial mouthwashes, whether available over-the-counter or on prescription, can be used in the management of gingivitis, dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis, etc."

From Science Daily Dec. 8, 2025

"Fluoridation is an outdated method to prevent caries, as the beneficial effect is in the oral cavity, i.e., on the surface of the teeth," Grandjean said.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2024

In the prospective analyses, caries was associated with 30 and bleeding on probing with 8 metabolites.

From Science Daily Nov. 16, 2023

The capsule caries a precious cargo - a handful of dust grabbed from asteroid Bennu, a mountain-sized space rock that promises to inform the most profound of questions: Where do we come from?

From BBC Sep. 21, 2023

Fluorine was put into drinking water to prevent caries.

From The Hate Disease by Murray Leinster




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