Dentist's terms

If you have tooth ____________________ , you may have ____________________ , which is inflammation of the part of your tooth containing its nerves and blood vessels . It can be caused by ____________________ or trauma to the teeth .

____________________ is a form of ____________________ disease in which the gums become infected , causing the bone that holds teeth to ____________________ . This can lead to tooth loss .

Bacteria in your mouth makes acid and ____________________ holes - ____________________ .
This acid eats away an ____________________ - the hard outer layer of teeth .

Gum ____________________ is caused by a buildup of dental ____________________ . It is a sticky film of bacteria that grows on teeth and can ____________________ inflammation and bone loss .

Dental X - rays are ____________________ used by dentists to see inside teeth and evaluate oral ____________________ .

____________________ is the hard outer layer of teeth that protects them from ____________________ .

____________________ teeth are teeth that are not in their proper position , possibly due to genetics or poor oral ____________________ .

Teeth ____________________ , or bruxism , is when a person grinds or clenches their teeth , which can ____________________ dental problems like tooth wear and ____________________ pain .