Across
- 2. imflammatin of the gingival tissue
- 3. calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that mineralize and adhere to teeth
- 8. decay on primary teeth
- 9. tooth decay that is starting to form or become apparent
- 10. replacement of minerals in the tooth
- 11. area above the gingiva
- 17. white or brown spots, decay on tooth surfaces
- 18. type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries
- 19. fluoride that is ingested and circulated throughout the body
- 20. soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products
Down
- 1. loss of minerals from the tooth
- 4. area below the gingiva
- 5. patient education for fluorides, sealants, nutrition and plaque
- 6. infectious disease process of tooth decay
- 7. coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth
- 12. thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on the teeth
- 13. formation of cavity or hole
- 14. decay that develops rapidly and is throughout the mouth
- 15. inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth
- 16. mineral in dental products to make teeth more resistant to decay