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Amalgam -
Material made from mercury and other alloy mixtures used to restore a drilled portion of a tooth.
Anesthesia -
Medications used to relieve pain.
Anterior teeth -
Front teeth. Also called incisors and cuspids.
Arch -
The upper or lower jaw.
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Baby bottle tooth decay -
Caused by sugary substances in breast milk and some juices, which combine with saliva to form pools inside the baby's mouth.
Bicuspids -
A premolar tooth; tooth with two cusps, which are pointed or rounded eminences on or near the masticating surface of a tooth.
Bitewings -
X-rays that help a dentist diagnose cavities.
Bonding -
Application of tooth-colored resin materials to the surface of the teeth.
Bridge -
A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth cemented or otherwise attached to the abutment teeth or implant replacements.
Bruxism -
Teeth grinding.
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Calculus -
A hard deposit of mineralized substance adhering to crowns and/or roots of teeth or prosthetic devices.
Canal -
The narrow chamber inside the tooth's root.
Canines -
Also called cuspids.
Canker sore -
One that occurs on the delicate tissues inside your mouth. A canker sore is usually light-colored at its base and can have a red exterior border.
Caries -
A commonly used term for tooth decay, or cavities.
Cold sore -
Usually occurs on the outside of the mouth, usually on or near the nose or lips. A cold sore is contagious because it is caused by the herpes simplex virus, and it is usually painful and filled with fluid.
Composite filling -
Tooth colored restorations, also known as resin fillings.
Composite resin -
A tooth colored resin combined with silica or porcelain and used as a restoration material.
Contouring -
The process of reshaping teeth.
Crown -
An artificial tooth replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding the remaining coronal tooth structure. It is also placed on a dental implant.
Cusps -
The pointed parts on top of the back teeth's chewing surface.
Cuspids -
Front teeth that typically have a protruding edge.
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Dentin -
The tooth layer underneath the enamel.
Denture -
A removable set of teeth.
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Endodontics -
A form of dentistry that addresses problems affecting the tooth's root or nerve.
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Fluoride -
A mineral in your bones and teeth.
Fluorosis -
A harmless over-exposure to fluoride and resulting sometimes in tooth discoloration.
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Gingiva -
Another word for gum tissue.
Gingivitis -
A minor disease of the gums caused by plaque.
Gum disease -
An infection of the gum tissues. Also called periodontal disease.
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Impacted teeth -
A condition in which a tooth fails to erupt or only partially erupts.
Implant -
A permanent appliance used to replace a missing tooth.
Incisor -
Front teeth with cutting edges; located in the center or on the sides near the front.
Inlay -
An artificial filling made of various materials, including porcelain, resin, or gold.
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Laminate veneer -
A shell that is bonded to the enamel of a front tooth. The shell is usually thin and made from porcelain resin.
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Malocclusion -
Bad bite relationship.
Mandible -
The lower jaw.
Maxilla -
The upper jaw.
Molar -
Usually the largest teeth, near the rear of the mouth. Molars have large chewing surfaces.
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Neuromuscular Dentistry -
Addresses more than the aches and pains felt in and around the neck and head that are associated with your teeth and jaw.
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Onlay -
A filling designed to protect the chewing surface of a tooth.
Orthodontics -
A field of dentistry that deals with tooth and jaw alignment.
Overdenture -
A non-fixed dental appliance applied to a small number of natural teeth or implants.
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Palate -
Roof of the mouth.
Partial denture -
A removable appliance that replaces missing teeth.
Pediatric Dentistry -
A field of dentistry that deals with children's teeth.
Perio pocket -
An opening formed by receding gums.
Periodontal disease -
Infection of the gum tissues. Also called gum disease.
Periodontist -
A dentist who treats diseases of the gums.
Permanent teeth -
The teeth that erupt after primary teeth. Also called adult teeth.
Plaque -
A sticky, colorless substance that covers the teeth after sleep or periods between brushing.
Posterior teeth -
The bicuspids and molars. Also called the back teeth.
Primary teeth -
A person's first set of teeth. Also called baby teeth or temporary teeth.
Prophylaxis -
The act of cleaning the teeth.
Prosthodontics -
The field of dentistry that deals with artificial dental appliances.
Pulp -
The inner tissues of the tooth containing blood, nerves and connective tissue.
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Receding gum -
A condition in which the gums separate from the tooth, allowing bacteria and other substances to attack the tooth's enamel and surrounding bone.
Resin filling -
An artificial filling used to restore teeth. Also called a composite filling.
Root canal -
A procedure in which a tooth's nerve is removed and an inner canal cleansed and later filled.
Root planing -
Scraping or cleansing of teeth to remove heavy buildup of tartar below the gum line.
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Sealant -
A synthetic material placed on the tooth's surface that protects the enamel and chewing surfaces.
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TMJ -
Temporomandibular joint disorder. Health problems related to the jaw joint just in front of the ear.
Tartar -
A hardened substance (also called calculus) that sticks to the tooth's surface.
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Veneer -
A laminate applied or bonded to the tooth.
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Whitening -
A process that employs special bleaching agents for restoring the color of teeth.
Wisdom tooth -
Third set of molars that erupt last in adolescence.
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