6 Terms
Contributors in Dentistry
Dentistry
remineralization
Health care; Dentistry
Remineralization is a natural process in which a tooth's minerals are restored or replaced.
root canal
Health care; Dentistry
Root Canal Treatment is a dental procedure to fix a tooth by removing the pulp chamber of the tooth and filling it with a suitable filling material.
tooth erosion
Health care; Dentistry
The wearing away of tooth enamel as a result of exposure to acid.
tooth sensitivity
Health care; Dentistry
Tooth sensitivity means experiencing pain or discomfort to your teeth from sweets, cold air, hot drinks, cold drinks or ice cream.
thrush
Health care; Dentistry
Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth caused by a fungus named Candida Albicans which grows out of control and causes painful lesions usually on the inner cheecks and tongue, but can also spread ...
trench mouth
Health care; Dentistry
Trench mouth is a painful and severe gum infection. This infection occurs because of high bacteria levels in the mouth, usually from poor oral hygiene. Trench mouth can also be caused from lack of ...
veneer
Health care; Dentistry
Veneers are a thin shell made out of porcelain or composite material. They are custom made and cemented to the front side of the tooth.
