| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abscess | pocket of infection |
| 2. | abutment | connector piece for an implant |
| 3. | adult tooth | permanent tooth |
| 4. | amalgam | silver-colored filling material |
| 5. | anesthesia | loss of feeling during treatment |
| 6. | anesthetic | drug that prevents pain |
| 7. | baby tooth | child’s first tooth |
| 8. | bib | protective cloth during treatment |
| 9. | bite | way upper and lower teeth meet |
| 10. | bleaching | chemical tooth-whitening treatment |
| 11. | bleeding | loss of blood |
| 12. | braces | devices that straighten teeth |
| 13. | bracket | small brace piece on tooth |
| 14. | bridge | false tooth supported by neighbors |
| 15. | canine | pointed tooth beside incisors |
| 16. | cavity | hole caused by tooth decay |
| 17. | checkup | routine dental examination |
| 18. | cheek | side wall of the mouth |
| 19. | cleaning | professional removal of buildup |
| 20. | crack | split in a tooth |
| 21. | crossbite | teeth bite in wrong position |
| 22. | crown | cap covering a damaged tooth |
| 23. | decay | damage caused by bacteria |
| 24. | deep cleaning | cleaning below the gumline |
| 25. | dentin | layer beneath enamel |
| 26. | dentures | removable replacement teeth |
| 27. | drill | tool used to remove decay |
| 28. | dry mouth | not enough saliva |
| 29. | enamel | hard outer tooth layer |
| 30. | endodontist | root canal specialist |
| 31. | erosion | tooth wear from acid |
| 32. | exposed root | root surface no longer covered |
| 33. | extraction | removal of a tooth |
| 34. | filling | material used to repair a tooth |
| 35. | floss | string used between teeth |
| 36. | fluoride | mineral that strengthens enamel |
| 37. | forceps | tool used to pull teeth |
| 38. | fracture | broken tooth or bone |
| 39. | full denture | denture replacing all teeth |
| 40. | gauze | soft pad for bleeding control |
| 41. | gingivitis | early gum disease |
| 42. | graft | transplanted tissue for repair |
| 43. | grinding | clenching teeth during sleep |
| 44. | gum | soft tissue around teeth |
| 45. | halitosis | bad breath |
| 46. | hygienist | dental cleaning specialist |
| 47. | implant | artificial tooth root |
| 48. | impression | mold of teeth |
| 49. | incisor | front cutting tooth |
| 50. | infection | harmful growth of germs |
| 51. | insurance | coverage for dental care |
| 52. | jaw | bone holding the teeth |
| 53. | jawbone | bone supporting the teeth |
| 54. | lip | soft edge of the mouth |
| 55. | malocclusion | misaligned bite |
| 56. | mirror | small tool to view teeth |
| 57. | molar | large back tooth |
| 58. | mouthguard | protective cover for teeth |
| 59. | mouthwash | liquid rinse for the mouth |
| 60. | nitrous oxide | laughing gas used for sedation |
| 61. | open bite | front teeth do not touch |
| 62. | oral cancer | cancer in the mouth |
| 63. | oral surgeon | specialist in mouth surgery |
| 64. | orthodontist | teeth-straightening specialist |
| 65. | overbite | upper teeth overlap too much |
| 66. | overcrowding | too many teeth in space |
| 67. | palate | roof of the mouth |
| 68. | periodontist | gum disease specialist |
| 69. | periodontitis | serious gum disease |
| 70. | plaque | sticky film on teeth |
| 71. | premolar | tooth between canine and molar |
| 72. | probe | tool used to examine teeth |
| 73. | pulp | soft inner tooth tissue |
| 74. | recall | scheduled return visit |
| 75. | recession | gum pulling away from tooth |
| 76. | referral | recommendation to another specialist |
| 77. | retainer | device that keeps teeth aligned |
| 78. | root canal | treatment inside a tooth root |
| 79. | saliva | liquid made in the mouth |
| 80. | scaling | removing tartar from teeth |
| 81. | sealant | protective coating on teeth |
| 82. | sedation | medicine that relaxes you |
| 83. | sensitivity | pain from hot or cold |
| 84. | socket | hole holding a tooth root |
| 85. | spacing | gaps between teeth |
| 86. | stain | discoloration on a tooth |
| 87. | tartar | hardened plaque on teeth |
| 88. | TMJ | jaw joint near the ear |
| 89. | tongue | muscular organ in the mouth |
| 90. | tooth | hard structure used for chewing |
| 91. | toothache | pain in a tooth |
| 92. | toothbrush | brush for cleaning teeth |
| 93. | toothpaste | paste used to clean teeth |
| 94. | ulcer | sore inside the mouth |
| 95. | underbite | lower teeth extend too far |
| 96. | veneer | thin covering on a tooth |
| 97. | whitening | making teeth look lighter |
| 98. | wire | metal strand on braces |
| 99. | wisdom tooth | third molar at the back |
| 100. | x-ray | image of teeth and jaw |
