Vocabulary used in a dental office - exercise 1

📚 Important Words to Know
enamel — the hard outer layer of a tooth, the strongest substance in the human body
periodontal disease — infection and inflammation of the gums and supporting structures around the teeth
cavity — a permanently damaged area on a tooth's surface that forms a tiny hole due to tooth decay
filling — a dental procedure that repairs a tooth damaged by decay by removing the decay and filling the space
crown — a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength
root canal — a dental procedure to remove infected pulp from inside a tooth to save the tooth from extraction
extraction — the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone
dental implant — an artificial tooth root surgically placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth or bridge
orthodontist — a dental specialist who diagnoses and treats misaligned teeth and jaws using braces or other devices
plaque — a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and can lead to cavities and gum disease if not removed