tooth decay — the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/
Example Sentences
- The dentist found three cavities caused by tooth decay.
- Too much candy leads to tooth decay faster than you can say 'sugar rush'.
- Fluoride toothpaste is effective in fighting tooth decay.
tooth decay
NOUN[/tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/]
the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
💡 Concept
the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
🎵 Rhyme
The tooth decay display makes the patient back away!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/
🌳Etymology
Prefixde--
Rootcay (cadere)
🎵Rhyme
todayawaydisplay
today
away
display
🔗Collocations
prevent tooth decay
tooth decay bacteria
early tooth decay
severe tooth decay
tooth decay treatment
cause tooth decay
📝Examples
“The dentist found three cavities caused by tooth decay.”
😄 Fun example
“Too much candy leads to tooth decay faster than you can say 'sugar rush'.”
“Fluoride toothpaste is effective in fighting tooth decay.”
😄 Fun example
“My dentist says my tooth decay is so bad, even my teeth want to quit their job.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
dental cariescavitytooth rotdental decay
Antonyms
healthy teethstrong enamel
Related
plaquetartargingivitisfluorideoral hygiene
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