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Health care
Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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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 Novocaine has been replaced by ...
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