Cryptic crossword clue
Is concerned about one getting tooth decay 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CARIES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "tooth decay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tooth decay = caries.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CARIES mean?

CARIES noun
  1. The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

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