DENTAL VOCABULARY

Toothache: Pain felt in or around a tooth

Sentence: I had suffered with raging toothache for ten years.

Sore gums: A painful sensation in the gums, usually when brushing or flossing

Sentence: Try rubbing some teething gel onto sore gums.

Cavity: A decayed part of the tooth forms a hole

Sentence: the dentist is going to fill a cavity in my tooth

Decay: An infection that destroys the teeth

Sentence: he dentist pulled out his decayed tooth.

Gingivitis: Inflammation of the soft gum tissue surrounding the teeth

Sentence: In early stages, gum disease is known as gingivitis.

Plaque: A sticky substance containing microorganisms that grow on the surface of teeth

Sentence: It is important to remove plaque from the teeth thoroughly twice a day

Braces: Metal or plastic wires that are attached to the teeth to push them into the correct position

Sentence: Braces are not removable for daily tooth brushing.

Dentures: A removable replacement for missing teeth

Sentence: Use a separate toothbrush to clean your dentures

Extract: To remove a tooth

Sentence: I had to have a tooth extracted.

Implant: A small titanium fixture that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth

Sentence: He knows how to implant good habits in children

Crown: A material used to cover a damaged tooth

Sentence: She had her two front teeth crowned.

Anesthesia: A medication injected to help lessen the pain and discomfort during a dental procedure

Sentence: The patient was given an injection to induce anesthesia