Miller chemicoparasitic theory

Mil·ler chem·i·co·par·a·sit·ic the·o·ry

(mil'ĕr), that dental caries is caused by microorganisms of the mouth fermenting dietary carbohydrates and producing acids that demineralize the teeth.

Mil·ler chem·i·co·par·a·sit·ic the·o·ry

(mil'ĕr kem'i-kō-par-ă-sit'ik thē'ŏr-ē) The theory that dental caries is caused by microorganisms of the mouth that ferment dietary carbohydrates and produce acids that demineralize the teeth.

Mil·ler chem·i·co·par·a·sit·ic the·o·ry

(mil'ĕr kem'i-kō-par-ă-sit'ik thē'ŏr-ē) Tenet that dental caries are due to oral microorganisms fermenting dietary carbohydrates and thus producing acids that demineralize teeth.