Health Lesson 2.2 Flashcard

Front

Dental specialist who prevents and corrects teeth misalignments.

Back

orthodontist

Front

True or False. Good oral health is important because bacteria can grow to dangerous levels that result in infections or diseases.

Back

True

Front

________________ teeth are at the very back of the mouth, and are the last permanent teeth to come in, usually between 17 and 21 years of age.

Back

Wisdom

Front

Condition beginning in middle age in which the lens of the eye loses its elasticity and it becomes harder to see close objects clearly.

Back

presbyopia

Front

If plaque buildup irritates the gums, an inflammation called ________________ can form.

Back

gingivitis

Front

Condition in which distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects.

Back

farsightedness

Front

Sticky, colorless film that coats the teeth and dissolves their protective enamel surface.

Back

plaque

Front

Holes in the teeth that occur when plaque eats into a tooth's enamel.

Back

cavities

Front

Condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina; objects appear blurry and stretched out.

Back

astigmatism

Front

Infection caused by bacteria getting under the gum tissue and destroying the gums and bone.

Back

periodontitis