October isn’t just for Halloween 🎃… it’s also National Dental Hygiene Month! 🦷✨ Celebrate by putting your toothy knowledge to the test with this fun crossword puzzle. Can you solve the mystery? 🕵️♀️
Feel free to complete the crossword in whatever way works best for you - take a screenshot and write on top of it using your phone’s photo editor, or simply jot it down with pen and paper! And submit your completed puzzle to [agent@toothclues.com](mailto:agent@toothclues.com) by 4:30 pm on October 16, 2025 for a $25 gift card!
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1. Red and swollen gums – a warning sign.
2. A protective coating for teeth to prevent cavities.
3. A large tooth in the back of the mouth.
4. The final layer of polish for teeth.
5. The hardest part of the tooth.
6. Strengthens teeth and prevents decay.
7. Liquid used to rinse the mouth and freshen breath.
8. Works with a brush to clean teeth.
9. Gums that bleed or hurt, showing a problem.
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ACROSS
1. Sticky film where bacteria hide on teeth.
2. Soft part of the mouth around the teeth.
3. Sticky substance that clings to teeth.
4. Thin thread used to clean between teeth.
5. Damage or decay hidden under the gum or enamel.
6. Plaque that has hardened on teeth.
7. Person who checks and cleans teeth.
8. Material used to repair a damaged tooth.
9. Tool used daily to clean teeth.
