Specialty
This specialty deals with the alignment and straightening of teeth using braces or clear aligners.
What is orthodontics?
This is the most common chronic disease in both children and adults, caused by bacteria-producing acid that erodes enamel.
What is tooth decay or cavities?
This handheld tool with soft bristles is used daily to remove plaque and food particles from teeth.
What is a toothbrush?
These are the four front teeth in both the upper and lower jaws, used for cutting food.
What are incisors?
This dental procedure is performed when the pulp of a tooth becomes infected or damaged, involving the removal of the pulp and sealing the tooth.
What is a root canal?
A dentist who specializes in treating children’s teeth is known by this title.
What is a pediatric dentist?
The early stage of gum disease, characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding gums, is called this.
What is gingivitis?
This small round mirror helps dentists see areas of the mouth that are hard to reach.
What is a dental mirror?
These teeth, also called cuspids, are the sharpest teeth in the mouth and are used for tearing food.
What are canines?
This is a common type of orthodontic treatment that uses clear, removable aligners to straighten teeth over time.
What are Invisalign trays?
This dental specialty focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
What is periodontics?
Exposure of this inner tooth layer due to enamel erosion or gum recession causes tooth sensitivity.
What is dentin?
This tool is used to cure or harden composite fillings in a patient’s tooth.
What is a curing light?
These back teeth have broad, flat surfaces designed for grinding food into smaller pieces.
What are molars?
A deep cleaning treatment for gum disease where the dentist or hygienist removes plaque and tartar from the roots of the teeth.
What is scaling and root planing?
If the pulp of a tooth is infected, this specialist will perform a procedure to remove it and save the tooth.
What is endodontics?
This condition, often caused by poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, or infections, results in persistent bad breath.
What is halitosis?
This tray is used to hold a moldable material that captures the shape of a patient’s teeth.
What is an impression tray?
These teeth, located between the canines and molars, have flat surfaces used for crushing and grinding food.
What are premolars or bicuspids?
The professional procedure done by a dentist or hygienist to remove tartar, plaque, and stains from teeth.
What is a dental cleaning (also known as prophylaxis)?
This dental specialty focuses on designing and fitting artificial teeth, including dentures, crowns, and bridges.
What is prosthodontics?
A collection of pus caused by a bacterial infection at the root of a tooth or in the gums is known as this.
What is a dental abscess?
This tool is used by orthodontists to bend and adjust wires in braces.
What are orthodontic pliers?
This layer beneath the enamel makes up the bulk of the tooth and is sensitive to temperature and decay.
What is dentin?
This surgical procedure is used to treat severe cases of gum disease, involving the reshaping of the gums or removal of infected tissue.
What is periodontal surgery?