Term Name:	dental caries
Synonyms:	Dental caries extending into pulp, Dental caries of smooth surface, Dental caries pit and fissure
Definition:	A teeth hard tissue disease that is characterized by damage to a tooth that can happen when decay-causing bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the tooth?s surface, or enamel.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:216]   ( DOID:216 )