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New Hope Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

Glossary of Dental Terms

Dental care can feel easier when you understand the words being used. This glossary explains common dental terms in simple language so you can feel more informed before, during, and after your visit.

Helpful terms, explained simply.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

I

J

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

V

W

X

Y

A

Abscessed Tooth

Age and Oral Health

Air Abrasion

Anesthesia

B

Bad Breath Halitosis

Bleaching

Bonding

Bonding Procedures

Braces Orthodontia

Bridges

Brushing

Bulimia Nervosa

C

Canker Cold Sores

Cavities and Tooth Decay

Chipped Cracked And Worn Teeth

Choosing a Toothbrush

Cosmetic Contouring

Cosmetic Fillings

Crown Lengthening

Crowns and Bridges

D

Dental Bridges

Dental Emergencies

Dental Implants

Dental Veneers

Denture Care

Dentures

Diabetes

Dry Mouth

E

Emergency Care

Excessive or Uneven Gums

Extractions

F

Fillings

Flap Surgery

Flossing

Fluoride

Fluoride Facts

Fluorosis

G

Gum Disease Gingivitis

I

Implants

Infection Control

Introduction

Invisalign®

J

Jaw Disorders

L

Lacerations and Cuts

Latex Allergy

M

Managing Pain

Maxillofacial Surgery

Medication and Heart Disease

Medications

Missing Teeth

Mouth Guards

Mouth Rinses

N

Nutrition and Your Teeth

O

Old and Unsightly Fillings

Oral Cancer

Oral Health Products

Oral Piercing

Overview

P

Prevention Tips for Children

R

Replacement of Lost Gum Tissue

Ridge Augmentation

Ridge Augmentation

Root Canal Therapy

S

Scaling and Root Planing

Sealants

Sealants

Seniors and Oral Health

Sensitive Teeth

Smoking and Implants

Specialty Dentures

T

Teeth Grinding Bruxism

Teeth Whitening

The Preventive Program

Tobacco

Toothaches

Types of Floss

V

Veneers

W

Water Picks

What is Tooth Decay?

Wisdom Teeth

Women and Tooth Care

X

Y

Your First Dental Visit

Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient