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The digestive juice in your mouth |
saliva |
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a thin covering over the root which holds the tooth together |
cementum |
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another name for cavities |
dental caries |
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forms on the teeth when sugar mixes with plaque |
acid |
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the inner part of a tooth, contains nerves and blood vessels |
pulp
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a hard, bonelike tissue which forms and shapes the tooth |
dentin |
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True or False: Between meals is the best time to eat sugar rich foods |
false |
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True or False: you should brush your teeth as soon as possible after you eat |
true |
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plaque producing bacterial are the most active while you sleep |
true |
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label the parts of the tooth |
enamel, dentin, periodontal membrane, pulp, cementum |
