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Dental disease
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A dental disease is a disease which affects the teeth or gums. Some of the most prevalent types of dental disease include dental caries (also known as tooth decay), and gum disease.
See also
See also
- Category:Dentistry
- Biodontics
- Bruxism
- Calculus
- Ceramics
- Crown
- Dental amalgam
- Dental brace
- Dental cavities
- Dental notation
- Dental extraction
- Dentine
- Dental restoration
- Floss
- Fluoridation
- Fluoride therapy
- Gingivitis
- Halitosis
- Dental implants
- Mouthwash
- Oral hygiene
- Orthodontics
- Periodontitis
- Plaque
- Teledentistry
- Tooth
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Dental phobia