Gingivitis

2. To lose blood from the blood vessels (a common symptom of diseased gums when brushing).
4. The process of physically examining teeth and gums using a specific, thin dental instrument.
8. An edge or border, like the gum line adjacent to a tooth.
9. The body's response to infection or injury, often causing redness and swelling.
12. A common, shorter word for "dental calculus"
14. A synonym for illness, sickness, or disease.
15. A medical term meaning swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

1. A medical term for abnormal redness of the skin or mucous membranes.
3. The medical term for inflammation of the gums
5. A serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth.
6. An adjective meaning mild, soft, or careful (e.g., how you should brush your teeth)
7. A small rounded protuberance on a part or organ of the body, such as the gums between the teeth.
10. A verb meaning to become solid or stiff (e.g., what plaque does when it turns into calculus).
11. The opposite of permanent; lasting for only a limited period of time.
13. A verb meaning to wrap up, cover, or surround completely.