Dental Health Word Search
Dental Health, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: FLUORIDE, BRUSHING, FLOSSING, CAVITY, PLAQUE, TARTAR, MOUTHWASH, DENTIST, HYGIENE, SMILE, ENAMEL, DENTIN.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Dental Health word list, defined
- FLUORIDE /ˈflʊəraɪd/ (UK), /ˈflɔːraɪd/ (US) · noun
- A compound of fluorine with another element or radical, especially the fluoride ion (F⁻) found naturally in water, soils, and minerals; in everyday use, the term refers chiefly to fluoride added to drinking water and toothpaste to prevent tooth decay. Related: fluorine compound, mineral salt, halide.
- BRUSHING /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/ · noun; also verb (present participle of brush)
- The action or technique of cleaning, smoothing, or applying something with a brush; the act of sweeping something lightly or touching it in passing. Related: sweeping, grooming, polishing, scrubbing.
- FLOSSING /ˈflɒsɪŋ/ (UK); /ˈflɔːsɪŋ/ or /ˈflɑːsɪŋ/ (US) · verb (gerund/present participle); also noun
- The act of cleaning between the teeth using dental floss; more broadly, the present participle of the verb 'to floss'. In modern slang, it can also refer to performing the 'floss' dance popularized in the late 2010s. Related: interdental cleaning, cleaning between the teeth.
- CAVITY /ˈkævɪti/ · noun
- A hollow space or hole within a solid body or object, such as a decayed area in a tooth or an empty chamber in the body. Related: hole, hollow, void, pit.
- PLAQUE /plæk/ · noun
- A flat plate, often of metal, used for commemorative or decorative purposes, typically attached to a wall or monument. A deposit or patch of dead cells on the surface of a living tissue, such as the skin or mucous membrane. Related: tablet, medal, platter, plate.
- TARTAR /tɑːrtɑːr/ · noun
- A deposit of calcium carbonate on the teeth, or a type of sauce made from fermented fish or meat. Related: plaque, calculus, deposit, coating.
- MOUTHWASH /ˈmaʊθwɒʃ/ · noun
- A liquid preparation used for cleaning the teeth and mouth, typically containing antibacterial agents. Related: oral rinse, mouth cleanser, dental rinse, mouth spray.
- DENTIST /ˈdɛn.tɪst/ · noun
- A person who is professionally qualified to treat diseases and conditions of the teeth and gums. Related: orthodontist, periodontist, endodontist, dental surgeon.
- HYGIENE /haɪˈdʒiːn/ · noun
- The practice of keeping oneself and one's surroundings clean, especially with regard to personal hygiene and health. Related: cleanliness, sanitation, sterility, tidiness.
- SMILE /smʌɪl/ · verb, noun
- To curve the upper lip and show the teeth, typically as a sign of pleasure or amusement. A feeling of happiness or contentment. Related: grin, laugh, beam, glow.
- ENAMEL /ɪˈnæməl/ · noun, verb
- A glossy, usually opaque substance applied as a decorative or protective coating to metal, glass, ceramics, and other surfaces; also the hard outer layer covering a tooth's crown. As a verb, it means to coat or decorate with such a substance. Related: lacquer, varnish, glaze, coating.
- DENTIN /ˈdɛntɪn/ · noun
- The dense, bony tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel and cementum, surrounding the pulp chamber. Related: tooth tissue, ivory.
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