Expanded
A sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and can lead to cavities
Plaque
The First set of teeth( baby teeth )that erupt between 6 months and 3 years.
Primary Teeth
A mineral that strengthens enamel and helps prevent tooth decay
Fluoride
What term refers to the calcified layer of the tooth is covered by enamel on the crown and the cementum on the root (yellowish in color)?
Dentin
a gel or cream used to numb the gums before a procedure
Topical Anesthetic
What term refers to the process of withdrawal or wearing away from its normal location?
Recession
What term refers to the pear-shaped projection at the end of the soft palate in the mouth?
Uvula
Permanent Teeth
What term refers to plaque that’s adhered to tooth structure that becomes mineralized by calcium and phosphate salts (hardened plaque)?
Calculus
"Laughing Gas"
Nitrous Oxide
Tooth decay or cavities caused be bacteria and sugar.
Caries
What term refers to the inflammation of gingival tissue?
Gingivitis
Teeth Coming into the mouth
Eruption
An x-ray image used to see inside the teeth and jaw
radiograph
Natural shedding of the primary teeth
Exfoliation
A protective coating applied to molars to prevent cavities.
Sealant
Short for prophylaxis -a routine dental cleaning to remove plaque and stains
Prophy
What term refers to infections and other conditions of structures that support the teeth, gums, and bone?
Periodontal disease
What is the term that refers to the condition of being without teeth?
Edentulous
Removal of part of the pulp in a baby tooth to treat infection or decay
Pulpotomy
What term refers to the habitual clenching and grinding of the teeth, especially at night?
Bruxism
The hard, outer layer of the tooth that protects against decay.
Enamel
Removal of all pulp tissue from a baby tooth- similar to a root canal
Pulpectomy
A device that hols space for permanent teeth when a baby tooth is lost early.
Space Maintainer
a behavioe techinque: tell the child, show the tool. then perform the procedure
Tell- show-do