Tooth Decay

1. Tooth decay is one of the most common of all diseases, second only to the common _______.
3. ECC is short for early childhood caries (or cavities), which is an especially damaging form of the dental decay, which impacts the ______ teeth of preschoolers.
7. Tooth decay causes pain, suffering and disability for millions each year, and even more disturbing, tooth decay is ______.
8. Tooth decay is when acids in your mouth dissolve the _____ layers of your teeth.
10. Regular dental checks can help your dentist spot signs of tooth decay early and identify any ________.
12. When should you first take a child to the dentist?
14. If left untreated, a build up of plaque could lead to complications of tooth decay such as ___ disease.
15. Dental disease is the _____ most expensive disease to treat in most countries.
16. Fluoride in the tooth structure ______ teeth against decay by making the enamel more resistant to acid attack.
19. If you get tooth decay, there are techniques that can help repair damaged teeth, such as fillings and _____.

2. Oral health services in many countries is _______.
4. Having a certain amount of sugar is important in preventing tooth decay, your total sugar intake should be ____ than 50 grams a day including sugars in other foods.
5. Tooth decay is an infectious process caused by acid-producing ______.
6. what protects teeth from tooth decay?
7. Tooth decay has become very common in ______.
9. In more advanced cases of tooth decay, there may be a need for ____ canal treatment, or the tooth may need to be removed.
11. If it is not treated, in extreme and rare cases tooth decay can cause ______.
13. ECC is preventable, yet it is more common than other preventable childhood illnesses such as _____ and measles.
17. You may also have heard tooth decay being called dental decay or dental ______.
18. Babies are not born with decay-causing bacteria in their mouths; they are transmitted through ______ from mothers, caregivers, or family members.