Lidocaine is a common anesthetic used for dental treatment.

A sedative drug used before and/or during treatment to alleviate pain. Lidocaine is a common local aesthetic used for dental treatment. We can also plan dental treatment under general anaesthetic, however with general anaesthetic there are some important points to

The alveolar bone forms a U-shape and this is termed the Alveolar Arch.

Permanent or adult teeth are also called secondary teeth, as opposed to primary or milk teeth.

The baby or milk teeth are also termed ‘primary teeth’.

Canine teeth are also called cuspids or fangs if referring to the upper jaw teeth. They are usually stronger and longer than other teeth but not always, so they may be confused with incisors. Canine teeth are situated on either

The central and lateral teeth are also termed incisor canines. See central incisors.

‘Posterior’ refers to the teeth at the back of your mouth (bi-cuspids and molars). As opposed to the anterior teeth.