Jul 17 2011
Do you sometimes think that dentists speak a different language to you? Perhaps they do. It can be a little disconcerting to sit in a dentist’s chair and hear a tooth referred to as a “secondary maxillary right lateral incisor.” To a dentist, the language is natural, yet for lay people, it’s really not that [...]
Apr 11 2010
Dentists are smart. No, not only because they are qualified people capable of treating your dental problems. They are smart also because of the way they interact with you. Some of them tend to overwhelm you with their dental jargon. If your dentist loves flaunting his/her wisdom, you should be prepared to surprise him/her with [...]
Mar 03 2010
When it comes to dental health, you come across several terms that are alien to you initially but become a part of your everyday use. However, do you know what they mean even if you use them everyday? I am not being condescending, people, but more often than not, we tend to use words we [...]
Aug 15 2009
While referring to problems in your teeth, your dentist may often use terms that are alien to you. In today’s post, we introduce you to the dental jargon defining such problems.
Edentulous: Your dentist will use this term for you if you don’t have any teeth in either the upper jaw or the lower jaw. This [...]
May 17 2009
In today’s post, we will look at some dental terms commonly used by the dentist.
Dentition
This is a technical term for the entire set of teeth in the mouth.
What is barodontalgia?
Barodontalgia is a type of toothache. The term comes from the words ‘barometer’ and ‘odontalgia’. This type of dental pain arises because of a sudden change [...]
Mar 20 2009
Your dentist may throw unfamiliar words to you when he/she talks about your dental health. Stop him/her and ask immediately if you do not understand something he/she said. Today’s post contains some terms that are used to describe certain dental conditions.
What is odontalgia?
This term refers to the pain in a tooth or in the area [...]
Nov 30 2008
It is not possible to understand all the dental jargon that you dentist throws at you. So, what should you do? Stop him/her at once instead of nodding your head to every new thing you hear. One acquaintance said that she keeps a mental note of all the new terms she hears at a doctor’s [...]
Jul 11 2008
Some terms sound so commonplace that it becomes difficult to ask someone what they mean. Do you ever wonder how plaque and tartar are different but hesitate asking your dentist? Do you want to know what every other line in those dental brochures refers to? This post will help you figure out the basic dental [...]