Dental health attention crossword puzzle

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  1. 4. Calcified dental plaque, also known as tartar
  2. 7. A common and mild form of gum disease
  3. 8. A severe chronic form of gum disease that causes the destruction of the tooth-supporting apparatus and can lead to tooth loss
  4. 11. A condition where there is not enough saliva in your mouth
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  1. 1. A cord of thin filaments used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth
  2. 2. The removal of all the plaque and calculus (hardened plaque) above and below the gumline by oral health professionals
  3. 3. Also known as tooth decay, breakdown of teeth due to acids made by bacteria
  4. 5. the state of being edentulous, or without natural teeth
  5. 6. Loss of tooth substance by means other than dental caries
  6. 8. A sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth
  7. 9. Cancer that develops in the tissues of the mouth or throat
  8. 10. An oral hygiene instrument used for daily clean of the teeth, gums, and tongue
  9. 11. A person whose profession is the care of teeth and the surrounding soft tissues