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1	What material is used for silver fillings?
2	What treatment is used to clean an infected area to save the tooth?
3	What is the name of treatment when a thin layer of porcelain is made to fit over the front surface of a tooth?
4	What treatment is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth is infected through decay or injury?
5	What term is used to describe the inflammation of gums and is the first stage of gum disease?
6	What is Glossitis?
7	How often should you replace your toothbrush?
8	What is the term that describes the living core of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels?
9	What are the narrow canine teeth behind the canines?
10	What is a dentist who specialises in treating diseased and damaged dental pulp called?
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