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Amalgam is a mercury alloy that is usually mixed with silver and is used to fill cavities in teeth.
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Bleaching is a term used in dentistry to describe the whitening of teeth by using peroxide.
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A carcinogenic is something that causes, or tends to cause cancer.
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Caries are the formation of cavities due to tooth decay from bacteria.
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A cariogenic is something that causes decay to a tooth. A cariogenic is something that causes a cavity.
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Composites are tooth-colored restorative materials used by dentists to restore teeth with white fillings.
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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.
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Edentulous is being toothless or having no teeth.
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An endodontist is a dentist that specializes in diseases of the dental pulp, nerves, and tissues surrounding the teeth.
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A general dentist is your primary dental provider. A general dentist diagnoses, treats, and manages your overall oral needs.
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A geriatric dentist is a dentist who generally treats senior citizens.
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Gingivitis is the inflammation of gum tissue that is characterized by the redness and swelling of the gums.
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A malocclusion is the misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth.
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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 are fitted plastic guards used to protect the teeth from injury.
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The occlusal surface is the crown of the tooth. This surface is used for the grinding of food and chewing.
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An oral or maxillofacial surgeon is a surgeon who specializes in treating and surgically correcting diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth and jaws.
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An oral pathologist is a dentist who specializes in the study of oral diseases and abnormalities such as cancer.
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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and/or correction of abnormalities of the teeth.
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An orthodontist is a dentist that specializes in dealing with the prevention and/or correction of abnormalities of the teeth.
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A pediatric dentist is dentist who generally treats children from birth through adolescence.
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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.
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A periodontist is a dentist that specializes in the treatement of diseases of the gums and other structure around the teeth.
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Plaque is a soft and sticky substance caused by bacterial colonies that adhere and collect on the teeth.
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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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