dentifrice, is another word (term) used for toothpaste., flourosis, Result from excessive fluoride during tooth development is, demineralization, is when calcium and phosphorus are lost from the enamel surface, Xerostomia, is dryness of the mouth which is caused by saliva reduction., caries, These terms are the same: dental cavities, tooth decay, and, systemic fluoride, One of the two ways that fluoride is used for dental health care needs. The sources for _______________ fluoride include fluoridated water, foods with fluoride, and fluoride tablets., topical fluoride, The direct application of ___________ fluoride only penetrates the outer layer of the tooth enamel. It is available in gel, rinse, foam, and liquid., plaque, A sticky mass that contains bacteria and grows in colonies on the teeth is called __, fluoride, is essential to the formation of healthy teeth and bones., Halitosis, Another term for bad breath is _________________________., periodontitis, is the formation of periodontal pockets, occurring when margins of the gingiva and periodontal fibers recede and the supporting bone becomes inflamed and destroyed., gingivitis, is inflammation of the gingival tissues, marked by red, swollen, and / or bleeding gums; caused by buildup of plaque and calculus, remineralization, occurs when the minerals are replaced in the tooth., nursing bottle syndrome, is when tooth decay develops in infants who have erupted teeth and are given bottles of milk, fruit juice, or sweet substances over a long period of time., Anorexia Nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by severe weight loss, and extreme aversion to food, and a fear of being fat.

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