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Dental Caries Risk Factors
The most common risk factors for dental caries include:
  • A family history of tooth and gum disease
  • Build-up of dental plaque
  • High-sugar foods
  • Lack of daily brushing and flossing
  • Lack of regular dental care
Less common risk factors for dental caries include:
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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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