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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.
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