Carious teeth HP:0006295 UMLS:C4280623 Cariosity of teeth Tooth cavities HP:0000670 Caries Early dental caries Rotting teeth Frequent caries Caries is a multifactorial bacterial infection affecting the structure of the tooth. This term has been used to describe the presence of more than expected dental caries. Tooth decay UMLS:C0011334 Dental decay It should be noted that it is not always possible to rule out environmental influences and that reports of association between hereditary diseases and susceptibility to dental caries should be regarded with caution. HP:0006306 SNOMEDCT_US:80967001 Dental caries Dental cavities Abnormality of dental structure