Chapter 12 Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. practices to keep the body clean
  2. 5. an infestation of lice
  3. 7. an inflammation of the gums
  4. 8. artificial teeth
  5. 10. a substance added to another substance, changing its effect
  6. 11. a type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth
  7. 12. bath that includes washing the face,underarms,hands and perineal area
  8. 13. hard substance on the teeth that are filled with bacteria;may cause gum disease and loose teeth if not removed
  9. 14. excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp
Down
  1. 1. practices to care for oneself,such as caring for fingernails and hair
  2. 2. gum disease
  3. 4. swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid
  4. 6. bad breath
  5. 9. lacking teeth; toothless
  6. 10. underarm or armpit area
  7. 12. a substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria