Cavities
Cross-source consensus on Cavities from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- A cavity is a hole in the tooth caused by dental decay, where the bone tissue dissolves and breaks down. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up
- Tooth enamel does not regenerate like most body tissues because it lacks cells that are constantly replaced. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up
- Teeth are biologically designed to be essentially indestructible, as evidenced by ancient skulls retaining intact teeth. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up
- Ninety percent of the population has cavities despite widespread fluoride use. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up