DENTAL PLAQUE

3. created by plaque bacteria after eating or drinking
5. an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue
7. a biofilm of microorganisms (mostly bacteria, but also fungi) that grows on surfaces within the mouth.
9. a liquid product used to rinse your teeth, gums, and mouth.
12. a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva
13. medication used to prevent cavities

1. hard calcified deposits that form and coat the teeth and gums.
2. also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and, without treatment, can destroy the bone that supports your teeth.
4. a cord of thin filaments used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque
6. including regular brushing and flossing, removes plaque and prevents tartar buildup
8. a doctor who is specially trained to care for teeth.
10. most common symptom of having dental plaque
11. a hole in a tooth that develops from tooth decay