Dr. Ted: Master Smile Maker: Clues
ACROSS
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
DOWN
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