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Tooth whitening
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Tooth whitening A chemical or laser process to lighten the color of teeth.
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Laser
An acronym of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A surgical tool that creates intense heat and power when focused at close range, destroying cells by vaporizing them.
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Tooth bud
Early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth.
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TMD
Temperomandibular disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw.
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
Topical anesthetic
Ointment that produces mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface.
Torus
Common bony protuberance on the palate or lower jaw.
Transplant (dentistry)
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.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Laser
An acronym of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A surgical tool that creates intense heat and power when focused at close range, destroying cells by vaporizing them.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Tooth bud
Early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
TMD
Temperomandibular disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw.
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
Topical anesthetic
Ointment that produces mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface.
Torus
Common bony protuberance on the palate or lower jaw.
Transplant (dentistry)
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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