Dental Hygiene Crossword

The soft tissue in the center of all teeth, where the nerve tissue and blood vessels are
Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria and sugars that forms on our teeth and is the main cause of cavities
The porous layer of the tooth that protects the nerve. Causes tooth sensitivity when exposed
a special thread-like material to remove plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach
The outside layer of your teeth is made of this; the hardest substance of the body
The pink, soft tissue lining that surrounds the teeth and covers the upper and lower jaw bones in the mouth
Plaque that has hardened on the teeth
Small calcified, enamel structures found in the jaw used to crush and tear food so that it can be swallowed
Used by dentists to see the teeth and roots in the jaw
A person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums
Doing this twice a day for at least two minutes helps to remove food particles that can damage teeth and gums over time
A natural mineral found in water and the Earth's crust. Helps prevent cavities by hardening the enamel.