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25 Jul 2008

Can decay spread to other teeth?

I know that decay can spread from one bad tooth to an adjacent tooth, but can it also spread in a more diffuse way? Can just one bad tooth create an environment in which ALL the teeth (even those distant from the bad one) are at increased risk of cavities?

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Dental expert

01 Jan 0001

No decay cannot spread diffusley

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