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Molar
Meaning: A flat back tooth used for grinding food.
In practice: Wisdom teeth are third molars that often cause problems.
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Which word means: Inflammation of the gingiva — the earliest reversible stage of gum disease.
Answer: Gingivitis
Which word means: Tooth decay caused by bacterial acid eroding enamel.
Answer: Caries
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