1 Terms
Contributors in Dentistry
Dentistry
Meth mouth
Health care; Dentistry
"Meth Mouth" is a term commonly used to describe the mouth of a methamphetamine user because of the rampant tooth decay that often occurs with the use of this dangerous drug.
Local anaesthetic
Health care; Dentistry
Local anaesthetic (in dental terms) refers to the injection given in the mouth by a dentist to numb the area before undergoing a dental procedure.
Nitrous oxide
Health care; Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide is a gas that's combined with Oxygen to produce a a calming effect and a sense of well being when inhaled.
Dry socket
Health care; Dentistry
A dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a condition that can occur after a tooth has been removed.
Impacted tooth
Health care; Dentistry
An impacted tooth is a tooth that is all the way or partially below the gum line and is not able to erupt properly.
Enamel shaping
Health care; Dentistry
Enamel shaping is the process in which the dentist can reshape the tooth by filing or removing some of the enamel.
Filling
Health care; Dentistry
The material used to replace an area of the tooth where decay has been removed and a cavity remains.
