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Dentistry
abrasion
Health care; Dentistry
The wearing away of tooth structure due to factors such as poor brushing, using a hard bristled tooth brush or grinding the teeth; this type of wear is not caused by chewing.
alveolar osteitis
Health care; Dentistry
Alveolar Osteitis, also known as a dry socket, is a condition that can occur after a tooth has been removed.
aphthous ulcer
Health care; Dentistry
Also known as a canker sore, is a small sore that forms inside of the mouth. Aphthous ulcers are usually white, yellow or light gray and sometimes have a small red border surrounding them.
apicoectomy
Health care; Dentistry
The surgical removal of the very tip of the root of a tooth. An apicoectomy is performed to treat a dead tooth.
bitewing x-ray
Health care; Dentistry
A radiograph that shows the biting surfaces of the top and bottom teeth on one film so that the dentist can detect cavities in between the teeth.
canker sore
Health care; Dentistry
A canker sore is a small sore that forms inside of the mouth. Canker sores are usually white, yellow or light gray and sometimes have a small red border surrounding them.
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