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Tartar:
common term for dental calculus, a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surface that attracts plaque Tmd (or tmj disorder): temperomandibular disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw Tmj: the temporomandibular joint, the point where the lower jaw attaches to the skull Third-party provider: insurance company, union, government agency that pays all or a part of cost of dental treatment Tooth bud: early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth Tooth whitening: a chemical or laser process to lighten the color of teeth Topical anesthetic: ointment that produces mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface Torus: common bony protuberance on the palate or lower jaw Transplant: placing a natural tooth in the empty socket of another tooth Trauma: injury caused by external force, chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment Trench mouth: gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG. |