tooth decay

英 [tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ]

美 [tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ]

n.  蛀牙;龋齿

柯林斯词典

• 蛀牙;龋齿
  If you havetooth decay, one or more of your teeth has become decayed.

英英释义

noun

• soft decayed area in a tooth
  Synonym:cavitycariesdental caries

双语例句

• AIM: To study the risk factors of baby bottle tooth decay ( BBTD).
  目的：探讨引起婴幼儿猛性龋的危险因素。
• But the sugar feeds plaque bacteria that cause tooth decay.
  但是糖能被蚀斑的细菌分解使牙齿腐烂。
• But what if the way you brush your teeth actually makes you more susceptible to cavities, tooth decay and gum disease?
  但是要是你刷牙的方式实际上更容易让你的牙齿蛀牙，产生牙齿蛀蚀和得牙龈疾病呢？
• Tooth decay begins when teeth are not cleaned properly after eating.
  进食后没有适当清洁牙齿，是蛀牙的导火线。
• Floss: This is essential to reduce tooth decay and gum disease.
  用牙线清洁牙缝：这是一种必不可少的可以减少龋齿和牙床疾病的方式。
• It is known as tooth decay.
  这就形成了龋齿。
• Apples also act as a toothbrush, cleaning teeth and killing bacteria in the mouth, which may reduce the risk of tooth decay.
  苹果还有牙刷作用，洁齿和杀灭口腔细菌，减少龋齿的危险。
• Xylitol can prevent you from getting tooth decay.
  木糖醇可以预防蛀牙。
• Although some dentists claim that sugar-free gum decreases the possibility of tooth decay, others are not convinced.
  尽管一些口腔医生提出无糖口香糖能够减少患蛀牙的可能性，有些医生却不这样认为。
• Cranberries may help prevent tooth decay and cavities, research suggests.
  研究指出，小红莓可助防止蛀牙和蛀洞。