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tooth

[tooth] / tuθ /
NOUN
a hard bony structure in the jaws of vertebrates
Synonyms
STRONG
bicuspid cuspid eyetooth fang incisor ivory molar premolar tusk
WEAK
carnassial false tooth
NOUN
a toothlike or tooth-shaped object
Synonyms
STRONG
cog dent denticle peg point projection prong serration stub
WEAK
dentile
NOUN
bony object in mouth
Synonyms
STRONG
bicuspid canine cuspid denticle eyetooth fang grinder incisor ivory molar premolar tusk
WEAK
dentation dentile laniary

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Oral health problems, including tooth loss, gum disease and poorly fitting dentures, can also make chewing difficult and reduce dietary variety.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

To better understand how a localized tooth infection could influence the entire body, researchers reviewed findings from many different studies.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

This type of analysis helps scientists understand how a treatment affects overall metabolism, not just the infected tooth itself.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Treating a deep tooth infection may also improve the body's ability to control blood sugar.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

A dentist hurried over to fix the tooth.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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