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Toothbrush |
Instrument used in the mouth composed of a handle bristles used for bacterial plaque removal.
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Dental Floss
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Fine string used between teeth for bacterial plaque removal.
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Gums
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The soft tissue around teeth that needs to be brushed daily.
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Plaque
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The sticky clear substance that contains billions of bacteria.
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Saliva
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The lubricating liquid found in the mouth that helps with digestion.
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Molars
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The teeth found in the back of the mouth that are used for grinding and crushing.
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Fluoride
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The substance that is added to toothpaste and water to make teeth resitant to decay.
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Enamel
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The hard white covering of the tooth that protects it from damage.
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Dentin
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Found beneath the enamel. It is bone-like in nature and makes up most of the tooth.
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Pulp
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Soft area inside the tooth composed of blood vessels and nerves.
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Gingivitis
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Inflamed gum tissue caused by plaque bacteria not being brushed and flossed properly.
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