Tooth decay. X-ray of a section through the jaw of a 29-year-old patient showing a decayed molar tooth (lower centre-left). Tooth decay (cavities,or caries) are caused by acid produced by bacteria as they ferment food debris accumulated on the tooth surface,resulting in demineralisation and destruction of the hard tooth tissues | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Zephyr |
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