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Pain felt when drinking hot or cold beverages
sensitive teeth
A painful sensation in the gums, usually when brushing or flossing
sore gums
Small, painful blisters in the mouth
mouth sores
Unpleasant smell from inside the mouth
bad breath
A decayed part of the tooth forms a hole
cavity
An infection that destroys the teeth
decay
Inflammation of the so gum tissue surrounding the teeth
gingivitis
A sticky substance containing microorganisms that grow on the surface of teeth
plaque
A protective material like gold, porcelain, or composite resin is used to fill a tooth cavity or repair cracked or broken teeth
filling
Cleaning between your teeth using a thin thread, which is called a dental floss (usually also done at home)
flossing
A liquid used for rinsing the mouth
mouthwash
Bleaching teeth to make them look whiter
whitening
Metal or plastic wires that are attached to the teeth to push them into the correct position
braces
A removable replacement for missing teeth
dentures
A material used to cover a damaged tooth
crown
A medication injected to help lessen the pain and discomfort during a dental procedure
anesthesia
