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 [...]
Jan 04 2009
Your dentist is likely to use certain terms that you may not have heard before. You should stop your dentist when you don’t understand something and ask him/her to explain it to you. Here is an explanation of some common dental terms.
Plaque: This refers to the soft layer of bacteria on the teeth. Brushing and [...]
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 [...]