Dental Dictionary

Pensacola, FL Endodontist abscess – severe and/or chronic localized inflammation in the gum tissue or at the tooth root that usually presents with infection, swelling, ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist band – metal ring cemented in place around a tooth to allow brackets to attach to the teeth banding – orthodontic process of fitting ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist CAD/CAM – Computer -Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing calcium – mineral necessary to the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones calculus – commonly called “tartar,” ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist DDS – Doctor of Dental Surgery, this degree is equivalent to DMD debridement – removal of plaque and calculus that is interfering with proper evaluation ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist edentulous – term meaning “without teeth” enamel – hard tissue exterior of a tooth, covers the dentin endodontics – dental field concerned with care and ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist general anesthesia – the use of medication to induce a controlled unconscious state in a patient during treatment, allows reduced or eliminated sensation ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist halitosis – chronic bad breath, generally caused by oral or gastrointestinal disorder hematoma – blood swelling beneath the surface of the skin, gums, or ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist jacket crown – prosthetic crown for a front tooth jaw – common term referring to maxilla or mandible bone Request a Dental Appointment

Pensacola, FL Endodontist laminate veneer – thin material, generally tooth-colored, used to cover the front of a healthy tooth to restore the appearance from discoloration, damage, ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist malocclusion – improper alignment of upper and lower jaw or teeth mandible – lower jaw mandibular canal – space within the mandible which holds ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist NSAID – analgesic medication, stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug night guard – appliance used to protect teeth and jaw during sleep in cases of ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist occlusion – lineup of upper and lower teeth surfaces when mouth is closed, also known as “bite” onlay – prosthetic restoration that covers the ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist palate – hard and soft tissues that form the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities palatal expander – orthodontic device ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist radicular – refers to tooth root radiograph – also known as an x-ray, image of bone and tooth structures produced through exposure ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist scaling – professional deep cleaning to remove plaque, calculus, and surface stains from teeth, common treatment for periodontal disease sealant – thin, ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist tartar – commonly used term for dental calculus, hard, rough deposit on teeth that attracts plaque temporomandibular joint disorder/dysfunction (TMD) – condition ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) fee – term meaning that a fee for a given procedure has been set according to a ...

Pensacola, FL Endodontist veneer – thin facing bonded onto the front surface of a tooth to improve appearance Request a Dental Appointment

Pensacola, FL Endodontist wax – may be used to stop irritation from braces wire tie – fine wire that holds the archwire in place in ...