hambasööbija (-sööbimus), mida tekitavad hammaste pinnal elavad bakterid oma ainevahetusproduktidega
hamba kõvakudede (emaili, dentiini ja juuretsemendi) krooniline haigus, mis ravimata jätmisel lõpeb hamba hävimisega
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It is believed that the action of microorganisms in the mouth on ingested sugars and carbohydrates produces acids that eat away the enamel. The protein structure of the dentine is then destroyed by enzymatic action and bacterial invasion.
also called tooth decay, cavity or decay of a tooth
