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February 2019
cavity
(KAV-uh-tee)
A rotten spot or hole in a tooth.
filling
(FILL-ing)
Something a dentist puts in a cavity. A filling stops the tooth from rotting all the way through.
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prevent
(pruh-VENT)
To keep something from happening. This fence prevents the dog from leaving its backyard.
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permanent teeth
(PUR-muh-nunt)
Something permanent is meant to last forever. Your permanent teeth should last for the rest of your life, so take good care of them.
fluoride
(FLOR-ide)
A chemical in toothpaste that helps prevent cavities.
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X-rays
(EKS-rayz)
Pictures of the insides of things. Dentists can use X-rays to get a better look at teeth.
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saliva
(suh-LY-vuh)
The clear liquid in your mouth, sometimes called spit. It keeps your mouth wet and helps you swallow food. It also washes your mouth as you eat.
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