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Anesthesia
Adult definition: A drug that numbs an area of the mouth
Kid-friendly definition: Sleepy juice

Cavity

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Adult definition: A hole in the tooth caused by decay
Kid-friendly definition: A sugar spot on the tooth


Crown

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Adult definition: An artificial tooth made of porcelain placed over the original tooth
Kid-friendly definition: Protective hat placed over the tooth


Decay


Adult definition: A tooth that has softened by cavities
Kid-friendly definition: Sugar spot on tooth


Drill



Adult definition: An equipment used to perform dental procedures
Kid-friendly definition: Super fast whistle


Erupting

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Adult definition: New teeth that broke through the gums
Kid-friendly definition: Peaking bunnies


Examination

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Adult definition: Inspecting the tooth
Kid-friendly definition: Counting teeth


Explorer


Adult definition: A tool used to check for cavities
Kid-friendly definition: Tooth checker


Extraction

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Adult definition: The removal of teeth or tooth
Kid-friendly definition: Wiggling out a tooth

Filling


Adult definition: Using a composite material to fill a tooth cavity
Kid-friendly definition: Filling the sugar spot on the tooth


Fluoride

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Adult definition: A chemical solution used to prevent decay
Kid-friendly definition: Jelly


Primary teeth

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Adult definition: Temporary set of teeth in children
Kid-friendly definition: Baby teeth


Rubber dam
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Adult definition: A piece of rubber used to isolate the teeth
Kid-friendly definition: A poncho

    

Saliva Ejector


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Adult definition: A device used to draw saliva and blood from the mouth
Kid-friendly definition: Straw

Sealants


Adult definition: Protection to the grooved surfaces of the teeth by keeping food out
Kid-friendly definition: Tooth paint


X-ray
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Adult definition: The radiographic equipment used to take pictures of child’s teeth
Kid-friendly definition: Pictures of the teeth

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