Extraoral
‘Extraoral’ is a generic dental term relating to outside the mouth, as opposed to intraoral.
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‘Extraoral’ is a generic dental term relating to outside the mouth, as opposed to intraoral.
‘Intraoral’ is a generic dental term relating to the inside of the mouth, as opposed to extraoral.
Maxillary – Relating to the maxilla (upper jaw). The maxilla palate is the medical term for the upper jaw. Like the mandible (lower jaw), it is a fusion of two bones.
Plaque is a sticky substance that contains acids and bacteria. It is colourless, odourless, and causes tooth decay.
The mandible is the medical term for the lower jaw which holds all the lower teeth in place. It is a “U-shaped” bone, with a joint on either end. These joints are located just in front of each ear. When
Gingivitis is essentially gum inflammation caused by dental plaque and poor oral hygiene. It is seen as the first stage of gum disease. Gums are sore, red, inflamed, and bleeding may occur. Please visit your Dental hygienist every 6 months
Fluoride is a chemical solution that helps harden teeth and acts as an aid to the prevention of tooth decay. Most dental toothpastes and mouthwashes contain Fluoride. Please always check the label before use. The best person to advise you
Dentures or false teeth are an artificial replacement or prosthetic devices, for lost teeth in either the upper or lower jaws. Traditionally, dentures are loose and removable, though modern overdentures offer a fixed replacement for this type of denture. There
Cavities are small holes in teeth caused by tooth decay (also known as dental caries). Commonly, tooth decay is caused by poor oral hygiene, or the over-consumption of sugar. Depending on the tooth decay and extensive nature, there are different
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