NSAID:
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, often
used as a dental analgesic
Nerve:
tissue that conveys sensation, temperature,
position information to the brain
Nerve (root) canal:
dental pulp; the
internal chamber of a tooth
Night guard:
acrylic appliance used to prevent
wear and temporomandibular damage caused by grinding or gnashing of the teeth during sleep
Nitrous oxide:
a gas used to reduce patient anxiety
Novocain:
older
brand name for a local anesthetic, currently replaced by safer, more effective agents
