dental caries
noun
cavity formation in teeth caused by bacteria that attach to teeth and form acids in the presence of sucrose, other sugars, and refined starches; tooth decay.
Also called
caries.
Words nearby dental caries
dental abscess,
dental anatomy,
dental arch,
dental bulb,
dental calculus,
dental caries,
dental clinic,
dental crypt,
dental cuticle,
dental dam,
dental floss
Medical definitions for dental caries
dental caries
n.
The formation of cavities in the teeth by the action of bacteria; tooth decay.