cariogenic
/ˌkɛːrɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk
/ /ˌkarɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/adjective technical
Causing tooth decay.Since processed maize is highly cariogenic, dental caries and resulting tooth loss increase with the adoption of maize agriculture....
- Sugars located within the cellular structure of food (such as fructose in whole fruit) are thought to be less cariogenic than sugars intentionally introduced into foods.
- Some formulas, especially soy-based formulas that contain sucrose, can be cariogenic.
