When to Visit the Dentist Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the When to Visit the Dentist article.
Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinCheek: The side of the face, which forms the side wall of the mouth. The cheekbone is part... See the entire definition of CheekChin: Medically, the mentum. The lower portion of the face below the lower lip including t... See the entire definition of ChinCrown: 1. In dentistry, the portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel. 2./... See the entire definition of CrownCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFluoride: A compound of fluorine with another element or radical. Fluoride containing com... See the entire definition of FluorideGingivitis: Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appea... See the entire definition of GingivitisGum disease: Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surr... See the entire definition of Gum diseaseInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of Inflammation
Injury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaScrub: 1. As a verb, to wash the hands and forearms very thoroughly, as before enga... See the entire definition of ScrubSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSubluxation: Partial dislocation of a joint. A complete dislocation is a luxation. Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. TMJ: Temporomandibular joint. Tongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of Tongue
Tooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of ToothToothache: Pain in the tooth or gum. The most common cause of a toothache is a cavity or a... See the entire definition of ToothacheTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Uncertainty: "Medicine's ground state is uncertainty. And wisdom -- for both patients and ... See the entire definition of Uncertainty
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