Dental Terminology
Dental professionals tend to use very scientific words to explain natural occurrences in the mouth. This may be a little startling or overwhelming at times so below are some general terms you may hear in the office. Also listed are some topics that are frequently discussed with our patients. Please keep in mind this is not an exhaustive list of terms and by no means should be used as dental/medical advice, it is meant purely to help educate our patients about our profession.
Dental professionals tend to use very scientific words to explain natural occurrences in the mouth. This may be a little startling or overwhelming at times so below are some general terms you may hear in the office. Also listed are some topics that are frequently discussed with our patients. Please keep in mind this is not an exhaustive list of terms and by no means should be used as dental/medical advice, it is meant purely to help educate our patients about our profession.
This information is meant solely for informational purposes and not as medical or dental advice. Please consult your physician before any dental procedures.