Please study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
- braces
- a set of wires worn on teeth to push them into the correct position
- bridge
- a set of one or more false teeth
- cavity
- a hole in a tooth caused by decay
- crown
- a type of tooth restoration that covers all or most of the natural tooth
- decay
- a bacterial infection which causes demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth
- dental hygienist
- a member of the dental team whose job involves cleaning people’s teeth and giving advice on how to care for them
- dental surgeon
- a medical professional that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity
- dental technician
- a member of the dental team who constructs custom made crowns, bridges and implants
- dentures
- a removable replacement for missing teeth
- enamel
- the hard white outer layer of teeth
- endodontist
- a dental professional who specializes in the treatment of root canals
- extract
- to remove a tooth
- filling
- a mass of metal or plastic used to replace a hole in a tooth
- gingivitis
- inflammation of the soft gum tissue and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth
- gums
- the soft tissue inside the oral cavity in which teeth are fixed
- implant
- a small titanium fixture that serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth
- jaw
- the lower part of the face which includes the bottom teeth
- oral
- connected with the mouth
- orthodontist
- a dentistry professional who straightens teeth
- root canal
- a hollow thin space inside the root of a tooth that can become infected
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I noticed gaps between my son's teeth and I think he might need braces.
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A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth is called a bridge.
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I went to the dentist for a check-up and he noticed two cavities that have to be filled.
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A crown is often a recommended solution if a tooth has been broken or is at high risk of breaking due to large fillings or cracks.
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Brush your teeth after each meal to prevent tooth decay.
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Ask your hygienist to show you the best way to brush and floss your teeth.
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The profession of a dentist can also be referred to as 'a dental surgeon', but this name is rarely used.
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To construct the crown, the dental technician will need a dental model.
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It is suggested to use dentures if there are insufficient teeth to support a bridge.
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Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and contains the highest percentage of minerals.
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The dentist told me that the nerve had to be removed and the root would have to be filled, so I made an appointment with an endodontist.
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The cavity was so large and decay so widespread that the tooth had to be extracted.
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I have to make an appointment with my dentist because one of my fillings has fallen out.
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At an early stage, gingivitis is non-destructive, but in the absence of treatment it will progress to periodontitis, which is a destructive disease.
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Improper oral hygiene may lead to gum disease.
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An implant is placed in the jaw bone and serves as an anchor for a replacement tooth.
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Disorders of the jaw joint can cause pain similar to toothache.
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The interface between medicine and dentistry is called oral medicine.
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Consult an orthodontist if your teeth are crooked or there are gaps between them.
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Treating the nerve of a tooth is referred to as root canal treatment.