Common term for dental calculus, a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surface that attracts plaque

Insurance company, union, government agency that pays all or a part of cost of dental treatment

Temperomandibular disorder; term given to condition characterized by facial pain and restricted ability to open or move the jaw

Early embryonic structure that becomes a tooth

A chemical or laser process to lighten the color of teeth

Ointment that produces mild anesthesia when applied to tissue surface

Common bony protuberance on the palate or lower jaw

Placing a natural tooth in the empty socket of another tooth

Injury caused by external force, chemical, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment

Gum disease characterized by severe mouth sores and loss of tissue. See ANUG.