Search Dental Terms Use this filter to search for different dental terms. Just start typing the word you’re looking for and the list will be filtered.
Abscess – A painful infection filled with pus, usually at the root of a tooth or in the gums.
Amalgam – A silver-coloured filling material made from a mixture of metals.
Anaesthesia – Medication used to prevent pain during dental procedures (local or general).
Bicuspid (Premolar) – A tooth with two cusps located between the canine and molars.
Bitewing X-ray – A dental X-ray that shows upper and lower teeth in one area to check for cavities.
Calculus (Tartar) – Hardened plaque that forms on teeth and can only be removed professionally.
Canker Sore – A small ulcer inside the mouth (not contagious).
Caries – The medical term for tooth decay or cavities.
Cavity – A hole in a tooth caused by decay.
Cementum – The hard tissue covering the tooth root.
Crown – The v… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
