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on: Jun 25, 2018
The grinding of teeth is termed ____________.
 a. bruxism
  b. halitosis
  c. either a or b
  d. neither a nor b

Question 2

A significant cause of periodontal disease is ____________.
 a. plaque
  b. calculus
  c. tartar
  d. all of the above


ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a
RATIONALE: The grinding of teeth is termed bruxism.

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: A significant cause of periodontal disease is plaque, tartar, and calculus.


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