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This is by no means a criticism. I'm guessing you've got French roots (based on the use of the word caries instead of cavities). It made me smile to see!
by tonyarkles 11y ago
This is by no means a criticism. I'm guessing you've got French roots (based on the use of the word caries instead of cavities). It made me smile to see!
- ehnto 11y agoWe use caries in Australia as well.
- MetallicCloud 11y agoWe do? I've never heard it used in place of cavities.
- Johnythree 11y agoWe definitely use both.
- vacri 11y agoI hear professionals use 'caries' when talking professionally, and 'cavities' when talking to layfolk. I've not heard non-professionals use caries much here in Aus. Mileage may vary, I guess. source: not a dentist, but have had a bunch of dental work done...
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- windexh8er 11y agoCaries is the appropriate medical terminology. Source: wife is a dentist.
- tonyarkles 11y agoNeat! Thanks for teaching me something today!
- TheOtherHobbes 11y agoI always assumed caries was the generic term for tooth decay of any severity, while cavities are the holes you get if caries isn't stopped.