Definitions for caries
ˈkɛər iz, -iˌizcaries

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cavity, caries, dental caries, tooth decaynoun

   soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cariesnoun

   The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

2. Etymology: From caries.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CARIESnoun

   That rottenness which is peculiar to a bone. John Quincy

   Etymology: Latin.

   Fistulas of a long continuance, are, for the most part, accompanied with ulcerations of the gland, and caries in the bone. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.

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1. caries

   Tooth decay, also known as cavities or caries, is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The cavities may be a number of different colors from yellow to black. Symptoms may include pain and difficulty with eating. Complications may include inflammation of the tissue around the tooth, tooth loss and infection or abscess formation.The cause of cavities is acid from bacteria dissolving the hard tissues of the teeth (enamel, dentin and cementum). The acid is produced by the bacteria when they break down food debris or sugar on the tooth surface. Simple sugars in food are these bacteria's primary energy source and thus a diet high in simple sugar is a risk factor. If mineral breakdown is greater than build up from sources such as saliva, caries results. Risk factors include conditions that result in less saliva such as: diabetes mellitus, Sjögren syndrome and some medications. Medications that decrease saliva production include antihistamines and antidepressants. Dental caries are also associated with poverty, poor cleaning of the mouth, and receding gums resulting in exposure of the roots of the teeth.Prevention of dental caries includes regular cleaning of the teeth, a diet low in sugar, and small amounts of fluoride. Brushing one's teeth twice per day and flossing between the teeth once a day is recommended. Fluoride may be acquired from water, salt or toothpaste among other sources. Treating a mother's dental caries may decrease the risk in her children by decreasing the number of certain bacteria she may spread to them. Screening can result in earlier detection. Depending on the extent of destruction, various treatments can be used to restore the tooth to proper function or the tooth may be removed. There is no known method to grow back large amounts of tooth. The availability of treatment is often poor in the developing world. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may be taken for pain.Worldwide, approximately 3.6 billion people (48% of the population) have dental caries in their permanent teeth as of 2016. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly all adults have dental caries at some point in time. In baby teeth it affects about 620 million people or 9% of the population. They have become more common in both children and adults in recent years. The disease is most common in the developed world due to greater simple sugar consumption and less common in the developing world. Caries is Latin for "rottenness".

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1. caries

   Caries, also referred to as tooth decay or cavity, is a bacterial infection that causes damage to the structure of teeth. This condition causes the hard tissues of the tooth, such as enamel, dentin, and cementum, to decay and form holes or cavities. If untreated, caries can lead to pain, tooth loss, infection, and potentially more serious health complications.

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1. Caries

   of Carib

2. Cariesnoun

   ulceration of bone; a process in which bone disintegrates and is carried away piecemeal, as distinguished from necrosis, in which it dies in masses

3. Etymology: [L., decay.]

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1. Caries

   Caries is a progressive destruction of any kind of bone structure, including the skull, ribs and other bones, or the teeth. Caries can be caused by osteomyelitis, which is a microorganism disease. A disease that involves caries is mastoiditis, an inflammation of the mastoid process, in which the bone gets eroded.

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1. Caries

   kā′ri-ēz, n. rottenness or decay of a bone.—adj. Cā′rious, decayed. [L.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of caries in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of caries in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of caries in a Sentence

1. Marije Jongsma:

   The results show that after the use of oral antimicrobials, a shift occurs in the composition of the oral biofilm in a more healthy direction. Several species that can cause caries such as S. Mutans and Lactobacillus, decrease in prevalence, whereas the more harmless species increase in prevalence.

2. Marije Jongsma:

   The results are very promising . . . However, before real recommendations can be made, it should be verified if the antibacterial regimes actually lead to less gingivitis and caries in the clinical situation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=caries
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caries
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=caries
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caries
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caries
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=caries
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=caries