| Across |
| 2. |
imflammatin of the gingival tissue |
| 3. |
calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that mineralize and adhere to teeth |
| 8. |
decay on primary teeth |
| 9. |
tooth decay that is starting to form or become apparent |
| 10. |
replacement of minerals in the tooth |
| 11. |
area above the gingiva |
| 17. |
white or brown spots, decay on tooth surfaces |
| 18. |
type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries |
| 19. |
fluoride that is ingested and circulated throughout the body |
| 20. |
soft deposit on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products |
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| Down |
| 1. |
loss of minerals from the tooth |
| 4. |
area below the gingiva |
| 5. |
patient education for fluorides, sealants, nutrition and plaque |
| 6. |
infectious disease process of tooth decay |
| 7. |
coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to teeth |
| 12. |
thin film coating of salivary materials deposited on the teeth |
| 13. |
formation of cavity or hole |
| 14. |
decay that develops rapidly and is throughout the mouth |
| 15. |
inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth |
| 16. |
mineral in dental products to make teeth more resistant to decay |
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