dental caries or decay, caused by the erosion of tooth enamel by acidic substances produced by food residue

to prevent tooth decay; anti-caries

having the quality of causing tooth decay or cavities

tooth decay; dental caries; also known as [[龋齿|齲齒|qu3 chi3]]

a hole in a tooth caused by decay or dental caries

dental caries or the condition of having cavities in the teeth