click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Vocab/DS BigIdea2wk2
How do bacteria create cavities?
Term | Definition |
---|---|
plaque | a sticky coating created by bacteria growing on teeth |
acid | a substance produced by mouth bacteria |
dissolve | to break apart |
cavity | a hole in a tooth |
dentin | the bony material that makes up most of the hard part of a tooth |
enamel | a tooth's hard outer coating |
pulp | the soft, living part of a tooth |
fluoride | a substance added to water and toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay |