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 Work  with a partner. Match the following expressions with their appropriate definitions and the
                           context sentences at the bottom of the page.


          ·  plaque (noun)  ·  cavity (noun) ·  wisdom tooth (noun) ·  decay (noun, verb)

          ·  filling (noun)  ·  extensive (adjective) ·  crown (noun) ·  extract (verb):

                          ·  dull (adjective, verb)  ·  discomfort (noun)

                                ·  alloy (noun) ·  porcelain (noun)


                          (1) made of semitransparent ceramic (adjective)

          (2) pain or an uncomfortable feeling associated with a part of the body (noun)

                                 (3) large, huge, big (adjective)

                                   (4) remove by pulling (verb)

              (5) a substance that builds up around teeth that can damage them (noun)


                      (6) to make something  less sensitive (verb, adjective)

                                      (7) tooth decay (noun)

                (8) a metal covering over the enamel-covered part of a tooth (noun)


                        (9) the last of your back teeth (adjective + noun)


                            (10) a mixture of two or more metals (noun)

  (11) a gradual process of teeth going bad due to bad dental care and eating habits (noun, verb)

                     (12) a substance inserted into a tooth to repair a cavity


(1)  The dentist suggested putting a crown on the tooth since the cavity would have been too
difficult to repair with a filling.

(2) The dentist removed one of my wisdom teeth because it was bothering me.

(3) If you take care of your teeth, you can reduce the risk of having cavities.

(4) I went to the dentist because I felt a great deal of discomfort in one of my teeth.

(5) I was shocked that the dentist didn't give me anything to dull the pain.

(6) Different alloy fillings may be used to fill cavities, depending on the severity and location
of the cavity, as well as the patient's preference.

(7)  Researchers have conducted extensive studies on the causes and prevention of tooth decay.

(8) The dentist extracted the decayed tooth without a problem.

(9) If the decay in the tooth is not removed, it could lead to a serious problem.

(10)  Porcelain fillings may be used to fill cavities, depending on the severity and location of
the cavity, as well as the patient's preference.

(11) I need to get one of my fillings replaced because it came out yesterday.

(12)Brushing with toothpaste can help remove plaque.