Dr. Ted: Master Smile Maker: Clues

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3 alternative to removing teeth to get them straight

10 malocclusion where tongue fits between front teeth

11 common method to apply traction, placed by patient

12 very large space between upper front teeth

13 for attaching elastics to

16 where upper teeth protrude excessively beyond lower teeth

17 another name for the canine teeth

18 generates a monthly statement

21 common phonetic problem found with open bite

22 scientific word for bite (n.)

24 method to apply traction to teeth place by doc

26 a malocclusion with an upper tooth toward tongue and lower tooth toward cheek/lip

28 side of the teeth facing tongue

30 another name for overbite

34 the number of teeth in the upper jaw

37 tools for manipulating wires

39 father of orthodontics

40 v. remove the braces

41 removable device to hold teeth in place when braces are removed

42 much used removable brace wrongly called "retainer"

43 parts bonded to teeth allowing attachment of wires and elastics

44 to carry cotton rolls to the mouth

45 cement joining bracket to the tooth

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1 attach brackets to teeth

2 sine qua non of the orthodontist's existence

3 tiny rubber band placed between teeth to make space

4 removable brace used at home to move back teeth

5 the four front teeth

6 inflamed gums from poor oral hygiene

7 most frequently used braces

8 an hour process to whiten the teeth

9 surface of the teeth facing the cheek

14 modern-day appliance using wire to straighten office records

15 surface of teeth closer to the midline

19 digit often cited as cause of buck teeth

20 the food crushing teeth

23 master smile maker

24 v. prepare tooth surface for bonding with acid

25 force that is supplied by elastics

26 initiates bonding adhesive to set rapidly

27 body cells that build up bone under tension

28 bends in wire that make it more resilient

29 broken appointment

30 inventor of a type of braces used at Dr. Ted's

31 cosmetic braces that are transparent

32 two sided joint connecting your jaw to your skull; also common jaw problem

33 characteristic of wire permitting teeth to be moved

35 dues for straight teeth

36 where upper teeth cover lower teeth excessively

38 what happens when you neglect to wear your retainer

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