Dental Terminology

2. rubber bands placed interproximal to move the teeth apart to fit an ortho appliance
3. Cavity formation in teeth caused by bacteria
4. of or relating to lips
6. damage to a tooth's surface, or enamel
9. a clear plastic tooth form that is trimmed and filled with composite resin (tooth colored filling material) to provide full tooth coverage after cavity removal
11. a sticky, colorless or pale yellow acidic film that is constantly forming on your teeth
14. a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape
15. gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth
16. used in dental restorations to prevent the dental pulp from dying, after being exposed, or nearly exposed during a cavity preparation
18. shows upper and lower teeth to check for decay in between teeth
19. rings that are fitted around your back teeth for orthodontic appliances
20. yellowish tissue that makes up the bulk of all teeth immediately beneath enamel
23. by poor oral hygiene or leakage
24. or tartar is a form of hardened/calcified dental plaque
25. occurs under existing dental restorations,

1. condition caused by excessive intake of fluorine compounds
3. permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes
5. pocket of pus, at tip of root, usually from an untreated cavity, injury, or old dental work
7. process in tooth development in which the teeth enter the mouth and become visible
8. relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when they approach each other
10. to relieve pain/alleviate a problem without dealing with the underlying cause
12. process of shedding primary teeth to be replaced by permanent teeth
13. of or relating to tongue
15. the area at the end of the roots of teeth
17. gum disease(observed as swollen, puffy, receding, sometimes tender, or gums that bleed easily)
21. various ways to replace or restore missing parts of the tooth structure
22. of or relating to cheek