Clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles
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Saliva Ejector
Suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva
Salivary Glands
Located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva
Scaling and Root Planning
Meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces
Sealants
Thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay
Secondary Dentin
Reparative tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation
Sequstrum
Loosened spicule of bone pushed to the surface
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinus that may mimic dental pain
Sleep Apnea
The periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep
Space Maintainer
Dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth