1. Gums: n /ɡʌmz/ (encías) Upper and lower jaw tissue surrounding the base of the teeth.

Her gums were irritated.

2. Toothbrush: n /ˈtuːθ.brʌʃ/ (cepillo de dientes) Oral hygiene instrument, used to clean teeth and gums.

Have you brought your toothbrush with you?

3. Toothache: n /ˈtuːθ.eɪk/ (dolor de muelas) inflammation in or around the teeth, often due to tooth decay
or infection.

I have terrible toothache.

4. Check-up: n /ˈtʃek.ʌp/ (chequeo) a medical examination.

Visit your dentist twice a year for a check-up.

5. Whiten: v /ˈwaɪ.tən/ (blanquear) to make something whiter, or to become whiter.

This toothpaste is supposed to whiten your teeth.

6. Mouthwash: n /ˈmaʊθ.wɒʃ/ (enjuague bucal) solution usually used to maintain oral hygiene, after tooth
brushing, to eliminate bacteria and microorganisms.

She uses mouthwash every day.

7. Floss: v /flɒs/ (hilo dental) set of fine nylon filaments to remove small pieces
of food and dental plaque between the teeth.

It's important to floss every day.

8. Cavity: n /ˈkæv.ə.ti/ (agujero) a hole in a tooth.

They can also kill the bacteria in a cavity without having to use the
dental drill.

9. Root: n /ruːt/ (raíz) part embedded in the bone, anchors the tooth in its bony cavity and is
usually not visible

The dental pulp extends inside a fine canal up to the tip of the root.

10. Fluoride: n /ˈflɔː.raɪd/ (fluoruro) is a mineral that integrates early

into mineralized tissue such as developing bones and teeth.

It is a proven fact that fluoride strengthens growing teeth.

 11. Caries: n /ˈkeə.riːz/ (caries) damage to the surface or enamel of a tooth and occurs when
bacteria in the mouth make acid that attacks the enamel.

Tooth loss in people under the age of 60 is usually caused by dental

caries.

12. Implant: n /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ (implante) is a medical device designed to

replace the missing root and hold the artificial tooth in place.

A dental implant starts with a small titanium screw-like rod surgically placed into your jaw bone

13. Toothpaste: n /ˈtuːθ.peɪst/ (pasta dental) toothpaste or toothpaste is used for dental cleaning.

Which brand of toothpaste do you prefer?

14. Breath freshener: n /ˈbreθ ˌfreʃ.ən.ər/ (refrescador de aliento) something you eat to make your breath smell pleasant

People often suck a peppermint as a breath freshener

15. Dentist: n /ˈden.tɪst/ (dentista) Medical specialist in dentistry.

You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a

year.