Dental Terminology You Should Know

When sitting in a dentist’s office, you’ll likely hear plenty of unfamiliar terminology between your dentist and their assistant(s). While it may seem intimidating to you – sitting in the chair having cavities filled or getting your teeth cleaned – your dentist is simply communicating with their assistants and specialists about your …

Dental Terminology You Should Know

If you ever hear your dentist and dental assistant talking about your teeth as you lay in the chair, you might wonder what they’re talking about. Dental terminology runs the gamut from words you already know to abbreviations that you’ve never heard of before. Here’s a rundown of some of the lingo you’re likely to hear. Tooth Numbers Whereas …