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Tooth decay: Tooth decay or dental caries. See detailed information below for a list of 91 causes of Tooth decay, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
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causes of Tooth decay
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp. The three most prominent theories used to explain the etiology of the disease are that acids produced by bacteria lead to decalcification; that micro-organisms destroy the enamel protein; or that keratolytic micro-organisms produce chelates that lead to decalcification.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tooth decay. Of the 91 causes of Tooth decay that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Tooth decay' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Tooth decay or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Dental caries
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Subtypes of Tooth decay:
Dental caries (61 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Tooth decay:
Dental symptoms (886 causes), Mouth symptoms (6864 causes), Tooth symptoms (886 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Throat symptoms (3410 causes), Respiratory symptoms (5166 causes), Breathing symptoms (3381 causes), Breath symptoms (3023 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes)
Symptoms related to Tooth decay:
Tooth symptoms (886 causes), Dental conditions, Gum conditions, Dental caries (61 causes), Infection (1293 causes), Tooth pain (15 causes), Tooth loss (174 causes), Sjogren's syndrome, Diabetes mellitus (66 causes), Smokers, Antidepressants, Antihistaminics
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