Across
- 3. thread to clean between teeth
- 6. muscle that helps in eating and speaking; should be brushed and scraped
- 12. decayed part of the tooth
- 13. specialist for dental implants,dentures,crowns,bridges
- 14. lesion; can be caused by dentures; can also be a sign of oral cancer
- 15. false tooth anchored by adjacent natural teeth
Down
- 1. part of the mouth affected by periodontal disease
- 2. removable false teeth
- 4. type of food to avoid with crowns; usually associated with candy
- 5. dry-mouth; usually the result of medication
- 7. chronic health condition that can cause gum disease
- 8. applied on teeth to help prevent decay; can also be found naturally in water
- 9. sticky coating on teeth where bacteria multiply
- 10. part of tooth that can get infected and cause bone loss
- 11. #1 risk factor for periodontal disease