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Amalgam

Amalgam is a mercury alloy that is usually mixed with silver and is used to fill cavities in teeth.

Bleaching

Bleaching is a term used in dentistry to describe the whitening of teeth by using peroxide.

Carcinogenic

A carcinogenic is something that causes, or tends to cause cancer.

Caries

Caries are the formation of cavities due to tooth decay from bacteria.

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Cariogenic

A cariogenic is something that causes decay to a tooth. A cariogenic is something that causes a cavity.

Composites

Composites are tooth-colored restorative materials used by dentists to restore teeth with white fillings.

Cosmetic dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is the branch of dentistry that deals with the physical appearance of the teeth, such as the color and shape of the teeth.

Edentulous

Edentulous is being toothless or having no teeth.

Endodontist

An endodontist is a dentist that specializes in diseases of the dental pulp, nerves, and tissues surrounding the teeth.

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General dentist

A general dentist is your primary dental provider. A general dentist diagnoses, treats, and manages your overall oral needs.

Geriatric dentist

A geriatric dentist is a dentist who generally treats senior citizens.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the inflammation of gum tissue that is characterized by the redness and swelling of the gums.

Malocclusion

A malocclusion is the misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth.

Microair abrasion

Micro air abrasion is a technique that uses an instrument that shoots out tiny aluminum oxide particles to cut away from the decayed area of the tooth without having to use a drill.

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Mouthguards

Mouthguards are fitted plastic guards used to protect the teeth from injury.

Occlusal surface

The occlusal surface is the crown of the tooth. This surface is used for the grinding of food and chewing.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon

An oral or maxillofacial surgeon is a surgeon who specializes in treating and surgically correcting diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth and jaws.

Oral pathologist

An oral pathologist is a dentist who specializes in the study of oral diseases and abnormalities such as cancer.

Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and/or correction of abnormalities of the teeth.

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Orthodontist

An orthodontist is a dentist that specializes in dealing with the prevention and/or correction of abnormalities of the teeth.

Pediatric dentist

A pediatric dentist is dentist who generally treats children from birth through adolescence.

Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is disease of the mouth that attacks the gums and bones around the teeth. This disease can cause the jawbone and teeth to deteriorate to such a point where the teeth fall out.

Periodontist

A periodontist is a dentist that specializes in the treatement of diseases of the gums and other structure around the teeth.

Plaque

Plaque is a soft and sticky substance caused by bacterial colonies that adhere and collect on the teeth.

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Porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are a thin layer or restorative material used to improve that physical aesthetics of a tooth or to protect the tooth from a previously damaged spot.
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