dentistry, the profession concerned with the prevention and treatment of oral disease, including diseases of the teeth and supporting structures and diseases of the soft tissues of the mouth..
“Barbie Spoon” – An instrument to help remove dental decay. “Princess Tooth”, “Barbie Tooth”, “Elsa Tooth” – Fun terms to use with girls when getting a filling or crown. “Batman Tooth”, “Spiderman Tooth”, “Pirate Tooth”- Fun terms to use when boys getting a filling or crown..
“Barbie Spoon” – An instrument to help remove dental decay. “Princess Tooth”, “Barbie Tooth”, “Elsa Tooth” – Fun terms to use with girls when getting a filling or crown. “Batman Tooth”, “Spiderman Tooth”, “Pirate Tooth”- Fun terms to use when boys getting a filling or crown..
Some other useful dental terminology is: Gingival – Gums.
Bite Wings – small x-rays that show the dentist between several of your teeth.
PA – small x-rays that focus on one or two teeth in particular.
OPG – Large full head x-ray that shows your bone levels and the pathology of your mouth..
Acute Periradicularacute Apical Abcess is an infection in the root of a tooth.
It causes a lot of pain and typically is accompanied by fever and swelling.
It happens when bacteria gets into the root which can be because the tooth is damaged or unhealthy.
Some of the most common dental problems are as follows:
There are many terms used daily by dentists and their staff in the course of delivering care to patients, maintaining patient records and preparing claims.
Many terms are familiar, especially to experienced individuals.
When it comes to the dentist, not knowing what to say once you’re there and not understanding your dentist’s advice is especially frustrating – and even potentially life-threatening! Don’t wait to develop a toothache to brush up on your English vocabulary for visiting the dentist.
