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14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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To have a tooth removed
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Extracted or extraction
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A hole in the tooth
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cavity
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the part of the tooth that anchors it into the gum and jaw.
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root
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The qualified person responsible for checking and carrying out treatment to your teeth.
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Dentist
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The visible part of a tooth when looking in your mouth
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Crown
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The white, outside layer of the tooth
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enamel
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The area in the tooth where the blood vessels and nerves are situated
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Pulp
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The hardest part of a tooth.
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Dentine
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The name of the teeth which appear at the front of the jaw, both top and bottom.
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incisors
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Another name for "dog teeth"
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canine teeth
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Working from the front of your mouth, the first big teeth you can see.
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Premolars
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The large teeth used for grinding food and found at the back of the jaw
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Molars
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The name of the last teeth you may grow
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Wisdom teeth
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The action of cleaning your teeth using dental string
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Flossing
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