Across
- 5. Scientific name for dental decay
- 6. A healthcare provider that may be the first one to discover a systemic illness by looking in one's mouth
- 7. When blood flow is stopped to the brain
- 9. These, although helpful for many illnesses, many can cause a dry mouth
- 10. What gum disease causes teeth to loosen?
- 12. It's filled with food products, bacteria, and acid
- 13. Best drink as it neutralizes acids and does not cause tooth decay
- 14. Percentage of population with gingivitis
Down
- 1. A disease that causes sugar to build up in the bloodstream
- 2. Bacteria inhaled can travel to this organ and cause pneumonia
- 3. C-reactive ____________ is found in people with gum disease and has been found to increase one's risk of heart disease and stroke
- 4. a condition that causes bones to become weak and porous
- 8. Helps lubricate the food we eat
- 11. Saliva does this to the acidic food we eat do not harm our teeth