Ortho Crossword

2. Front
4. The metal wire that is attached to the brackets and used to move the teeth.
8. The small metal, ceramic, or plastic attachment bonded to each tooth with a tooth-colored adhesive.
9. A term orthodontists use to describe the cheek side of the back teeth in both jaws.
10. A removable appliance worn at night to help an individual minimize the damage or wear that occurs while clenching or grinding teeth during sleep.
11. The surface of the teeth in both jaws that faces the lips.
12. Any device, attached to the teeth or removable, designed to move the teeth, change the position of the jaw, or hold the teeth in their finished positions after braces or aligners are removed.
14. A tooth that does not erupt into the mouth or only erupts partially
16. The tissue attachment between the lip and the tongue or the lip and the upper jaw.

1. The mildest type of gum (periodontal) disease, usually caused by poor dental hygiene that allows a build-up of plaque and subsequent inflammation in the gums.
2. The tooth-colored “bumps” placed on teeth during clear aligner treatment. They help move the teeth while a patient wears aligners.
3. White marks on the teeth that can become cavities in the future. They are caused by poor brushing, and the consumption of sugary and acidic drinks.
5. The removal of a tooth.
6. Grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.
7. Latin for “bad bite.”
8. A metal ring, usually on a back tooth, that is cemented to a tooth for strength and anchorage.
12. Clear removable appliances that are used to straighten teeth.
13. An orthodontic appliance that can widen the jaws.
15. Upper jaw.