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DDM: Doctor of
Dental Medicine.
DDS: Doctor of
Dental Surgery.
Decay: Tooth decay
(dental caries) refers to the gradual degradation of a
tooth as a result of acid production generated by the
bacterial digestion of sugars. Tooth decay is indicative
of poor oral hygiene.
Deciduous Teeth:
Commonly called the ‘baby teeth,’ deciduous teeth are
the primary teeth that are eventually replaced by the
permanent teeth, commonly called the ‘adult teeth.’
Dental Braces: A
tool of orthodontics, dental braces are designed to
correct the misalignment of teeth for functional or
cosmetic purposes.
Dental Floss: Nylon
string (waxed or unwaxed) used to clean the spaces
between the teeth as part of regular dental hygiene.
Dental Implant: A
dental implant is a type of prosthetic device that is
inserted into the upper or lower jawbone, onto which an
artificial tooth, crown or bridge can be anchored.
Dental implants are typically constructed from titanium.
Dental Plaque: Like
tartar, dental plaque is a sticky buildup of saliva,
food and bacteria that becomes attached to the teeth.
Dental plaque can negatively affect a tooth both above
and below the gum line.
Dentures: Artificial
teeth that are intended for the partial or complete
replacement of missing teeth. Dentures differ from other
replacements, such as a dental bridge or implant, in
that they are removable.
Diastema: Refers to
the space between the front two incisors on the upper
jaw.
Dry Mouth Syndrome:
Also referred to as xerostomia, dry mouth syndrome is a
condition that is caused by the body’s inability to
produce adequate levels of saliva in the mouth. Although
often associated with the elderly and a reduction in
saliva flow, dry mouth syndrome can also be caused by
various other factors such as certain medications. |
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