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Product designed to cover up body odor
deodorant
skin condition in which inflamed, clogged hair follicles cause pimples
acne
holes in the teeth that occur when plaque eats into a tooth's enamel
cavities
permanent decorations that are applied to the body
body art
condition in which objects close to the eye appear clear, while objects farther away appear blurry
nearsightedness
condition in which distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects
farsightedness
designed to stop or dry up sweat
antiperspirant
sticky, colorless film that coats the teeth and dissolves their protective enamel surface
plaque
pain or ringing in the ears after exposure to excessively loud sounds
tinnitus
tiny insects that attach to hair and feed on human blood
lice
skin specialist who diagnoses and treats skin conditions
dermatologist
3 ways to protect your hearing
wear earplugs, avoid exposure to high levels of noise, avoid listening to loud music
dead skin that flakes off the scalp due to dryness, infrequent shampooing, or irritation
dandruff
How often should you replace your tooth brush
every 3 months or less
inflammation of the gums
gingivitis
dental specialist who prevents and corrects teeth misalignments
orthodontist
you have more than _________ hairs on your head
100,000
bad breath, ______ caused by poor oral hygiene
halitosis
Your ___________ consist of the pinkish tissue that surrounds your teeth
gums
painful blisters called ____________ are contagious through saliva, such as through sharing a beverage or a utensil
core sores
condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina: objects appear blurry and stretched out
astigmatism
hangnail, ingrown toenail, nail infection, split nail
common nail conditions
Chronic condition that causes swollen, red, dry, and itchy patches of skin on one or more parts of the body
eczema
infection caused by bacteria getting under the gum tissue and destroying the gums and bone
periodontitis
What protects your teeth from being broken
mouth guard