# tooth worm

> erroneous theory that small worms resident within the tooth caused dental caries, periodontitis and toothaches

**Wikidata**: [Q144122](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q144122)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_worm)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tooth-worm