Gingivitis

The inflammation of your gums caused by improper brushing. The first sign of periodontal (gum) disease.

Asepsis

The avoidance of potentially pathogenic microorganism. In practice,it refers to those techniques which aims to exclude all microorganisms.

TMJ

An abreviation for the "temporomandibular joint" The "temporomandibular joint" is the joint where your lower jaw connects to your skull.

Root canal

A procedure where the nerve of a heavily decayed tooth is removed from the tooth replaced with a filling material

Root canal

An unerupted tooth that somehow has gotten stuck and cannot come in.

Curettage

A periodontal procedure where your gums are scraped to remove bacteria.

Alveolus

A opening in your jaw-bone in which a tooth is attached

Enamel

A hard ceramic which covers the exposed part of your teeth.

Prosthodontist

A dentist who specializes in the replacement of missing teeth.

Fluoride

A chemical solution or gel which you put on your teeth. The flouride hardens your teeth and prevents tooth decay.