Dental Health

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Across
  1. 2. Common symptoms of this type of cancer include swelling, lumps or bumps, or rough spots on the lips, gums or inside in the mouth.
  2. 3. Percentage of the people around the world ages 65 to 74 who don't have any natural teeth left.
  3. 5. Also known as bad breath, this disease affects at least 50 percent of adults in their lifetime.
  4. 9. The hardest substance in the human body
  5. 10. The American Dental Associations suggests that you brush your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day with a _____ toothpaste
  6. 11. A common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling at the base of your teeth.
  7. 12. Decayed areas of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes.
Down
  1. 1. The number of cleanings allowed in a calendar year under Stewart's dental plan.
  2. 3. The recommended number of dental exams in a year.
  3. 4. The human mouth contains more ____ than there are people on Earth.
  4. 6. Research has linked periodontal disease to other health problems including heart complications, _____, diabetes complications and respiratory issues.
  5. 7. By not _____ you miss approximately 35% of your tooth's surface.
  6. 8. A sticky film that coats teeth and contains bacteria.
  7. 9. Treatment with braces typically begins between the ages of ____ and 14.