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Dentistry

endodontist

Health care; Dentistry

An endodontist is a root canal specialist.

filling

Health care; Dentistry

The material used to replace an area of the tooth where decay has been removed and a cavity remains.

impacted tooth

Health care; Dentistry

An impacted tooth is a tooth that is all the way or partially below the gum line and is not able to erupt properly.

local anesthetic

Health care; Dentistry

Local anesthetic (in dental terms) refers to the injection given in the mouth by a dentist to numb the area before undergoing a dental procedure.

meth mouth

Health care; Dentistry

“Meth Mouth” is a term commonly used to describe the mouth of a methamphetamine user because of the rampant tooth decay that often occurs with the use of this dangerous drug.

nitrous oxide

Health care; Dentistry

Nitrous Oxide is a gas that's combined with Oxygen to produce a a calming effect and a sense of well being when inhaled.

novocaine

Health care; Dentistry

Novocaine is the brand name of the local anesthetic that was used in the past to numb the mouth prior to dental work and dental surgeries. Novocaine has been replaced by anesthetics that are safer ...

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