Pensacola, FL Endodontist
laminate veneerΒ β thin material, generally tooth-colored, used to cover the front of a healthy tooth to restore the appearance from discoloration, damage, misalignment, or other such cosmetic issue
laughing gasΒ β common term used for nitrous oxide, an odorless gas that produces a mild sedative effect when inhaled
lesionΒ β tissue injury, generally due to trauma, infection, orΒ illness
ligationΒ β process of attaching archwire to braces in orthodontic treatment
ligatureΒ β thin wire used to hold archwire in the bracket in orthodontic treatment
lingualΒ β refers to area or surface on or around the tongue, opposite of facial
lip bumperΒ β archwire attached to a piece of molded plastic, holds back molars of lower jaw to provide more space for the other teeth
local anesthesiaΒ β medication used to block nerve impulses to provide partial or complete elimination of pain during treatment