Locations:
Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry
Carrollton, Texas
1st Smile Dental Care
Dr. Kim D.D.S.,
F.I.C.O.I., F.M.I.I.I.
2810 E. Trinity Mills Rd. Suite 179
Carrollton, TX 75006
Tel: 972.416.2700
Fax: 972.416.2722
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Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry
1st Smile Dental Care of Irving
Dr. Kim D.D.S., F.I.C.O.I.,
F.M.I.I.I.
3626 N. Macarthur Blvd
Suite 235
Irving, TX 75062
Tel: 214.736.3777
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Cosmetic Dentistry & Implant Dentistry
Carrollton, Texas
Dr. Kim D.D.S., F.I.C.O.I., F.M.I.I.I.
1st Smile Dental Care
Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry
Glossary:
Dental Information
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Amalgam - Material made from mercury and other alloy mixtures
used to restore a drilled portion of a tooth.
Anesthesia - Medications used to relieve pain.
Anterior teeth - Front teeth. Also called incisors and cuspids.
Arch - The upper or lower jaw.
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Baby bottle tooth decay - Caused by sugary substances in breast
milk and some juices, which combine with saliva to form pools inside the baby's
mouth.
Bicuspids -Back teeth used for chewing.
Bitewings - X-rays that help a dentist diagnose cavities.
Bonding - Application of tooth-colored resin materials to the
surface of the teeth.
Bridge - A fixed or removable appliance that replaces lost teeth.
Bruxism - Teeth grinding.
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Calculus - A sticky substance (also called tartar) that has hardened.
Canal - The narrow chamber inside the tooth's root.
Canines - Also called cuspids.
Canker sore - One that occurs on the delicate tissues inside
your mouth. A canker sore is usually light-colored at its base and can have a
red exterior border.
Caries - Another term for decay, which causes cavities.
Cold sore - Usually occurs on the outside of the mouth, usually
on or near the nose or lips. A cold sore is contagious because it is caused by
the herpes simplex virus, and it is usually painful and filled with
fluid.
Composite filling - Tooth colored restorations, also known as
resin fillings.
Composite resin - A tooth-colored resin combined with silica
or porcelain and used as a restoration material.
Contouring - The process of reshaping teeth.
Crown - An artificial cover that is placed on the top of a tooth
following restoration.
Cusps - The pointed parts on top of the back teeth's chewing
surface.
Cuspids - Front teeth that typically have a protruding edge.
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Dentin - The tooth layer underneath the enamel.
Denture - A removable set of teeth.
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Endodontics - A form of dentistry that addresses problems affecting
the tooth's root or nerve.
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Fluoride - A naturally occurring substance added to water,
toothpastes and some rinses and used for strengthening the tooth's enamel.
Fluorosis - A harmless over-exposure to fluoride and resulting
sometimes in tooth discoloration.
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Gingiva - Another word for gum tissue.
Gingivitis - A minor disease of the gums caused by plaque.
Gum disease - An infection of the gum tissues. Also called
periodontal disease.
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Impacted teeth - A condition in which a tooth fails to
erupt or only partially erupts.
Implant - A permanent appliance used to replace a missing
tooth.
Incisor - Front teeth with cutting edges; located in the
center or on the sides near the front.
Inlay - An artificial filling made of various materials,
including porcelain, resin, or gold.
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Laminate veneer - A shell that is bonded to the enamel
of a front tooth. The shell is usually thin and made from porcelain resin.
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Malocclusion - Bad bite relationship.
Mandible - The lower jaw.
Maxilla - The upper jaw.
Molar - Usually the largest teeth, near the rear of the
mouth. Molars have large chewing surfaces.
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Neuromuscular Dentistry - are more than the aches and pains felt in around the neck and head that are associated with your teeth and jaw.
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Onlay - A filling designed to protect the chewing surface
of a tooth.
Orthodontics - A field of dentistry that deals with tooth
and jaw alignment.
Overdenture - A non-fixed dental appliance applied to a
small number of natural teeth or implants.
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Palate - Roof of the mouth.
Partial denture - A removable appliance that replaces teeth.
Also called a bridge.
Pedodontics - A field of dentistry that deals with children's
teeth.
Perio pocket - An opening formed by receding gums.
Periodontal disease - Infection of the gum tissues. Also
called gum disease.
Periodontist - A dentist who treats diseases of the gums.
Permanent teeth - The teeth that erupt after primary teeth.
Also called adult teeth.
Plaque - A sticky, colorless substance that covers the
teeth after sleep or periods between brushing.
Posterior teeth - The bicuspids and molars. Also called
the back teeth.
Primary teeth - A person's first set of teeth. Also
called baby teeth or temporary teeth.
Prophylaxis - The act of cleaning the teeth.
Prosthodontics - The field of dentistry that deals with
artificial dental appliances.
Pulp - The inner tissues of the tooth containing blood,
nerves and connective tissue.
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Receding gum - A condition in which the gums separate from
the tooth, allowing bacteria and other substances to attack the tooth's
enamel and surrounding bone.
Resin filling - An artificial filling used to restore teeth.
Also called a composite filling.
Root canal - A procedure in which a tooth's nerve
is removed and an inner canal cleansed and later filled.
Root planing - Scraping or cleansing of teeth to remove
heavy buildup of tartar below the gum line.
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Sealant - A synthetic material placed on the tooth's
surface that protects the enamel and chewing surfaces.
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TMJ - Temporomandibular joint disorder. Health problems
related to the jaw joint just in front of the ear.
Tarter - A hardened substance (also called calculus) that
sticks to the tooth's surface.
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Veneer - A laminate applied or bonded to the tooth.
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Whitening - A process that employs special bleaching agents
for restoring the color of teeth.
Wisdom tooth - Third set of molars that erupt last in adolescence.
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