Dentistry · Dental System · Easy
Enamel
Meaning: The hard outer coating of a tooth — the hardest substance in the body.
In practice: Acid from sugary drinks erodes tooth enamel over time.
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Which word means: Having lost all natural teeth.
Answer: Edentulous
Which word means: The soft inner tissue of a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.
Answer: Pulp
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