What do the terms acidogenic and cariogenic mean?!


Question:

What do the terms acidogenic and cariogenic mean?

I need their full definitions and would like a compare and contrast between what they mean in dental context.


Answers:

acidogenic = something that is involved in the production of acid.

cariogenic = something that is involved in causing tooth decay.

Hope this helps!


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