Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain
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Nerve (root) Canal
Dental pulp; the internal chamber of a tooth
Night Guard
Acrylic appliance used to prevent wear and temporomandibular damage caused by grinding or gnashing of the teeth during sleep
Nitrous Oxide
A gas used to reduce patient anxiety
Novocain
Older brand name for a local anesthetic, currently replaced by safer, more effective agents
NSAID
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, often used as a dental analgesic