Teeth Dental Information Adults Children. Dental Care Guide. Dentistry.

Word	Meaning
Decay	Decomposed tooth substance. Also called caries or cavity.
Deciduous Teeth	Baby teeth. Milk teeth.
Decomposed	Broken down or decayed tissue caused by an infection.
Degeneration of the Pulp	The death of the nerves and blood vessels in the tooth.
Dental	Refers to tooth or teeth.
Dental Aesthetics	The dental approach to making teeth attractive and beautiful.
Dental Arch	The U shaped arrangement or alignment of teeth in the upper and lower jaws.
Dental Crown	A replacement crown.
Dental Floss	A thread, ribbon or cord for cleaning between teeth.
Dental Hygienist	A person qualified to scale and polish teeth, apply fissure sealants and fluoride to teeth, and to instruct on oral hygiene.
Dental Ridge	The rim of bone under the gum after teeth have been extracted.
Dentine	This is the sensitive part of the tooth surrounding the nerves and blood vessels. It makes up the bulk of the tooth.
Dentition	The teeth in the mouth.
Denture	A removable, full or partial set of artificial teeth. False teeth.
Denture Adhesive or Fixative	A glue that makes dentures firmer and more stable.
Denture Adhesive or Fixative	A glue that makes dentures firmer and more stable.
Denture Ease	The trimming of that part of a denture which causes irritation and pain.
Desensitising Agents	Substances such as strontium and potassium chloride, often used in toothpastes, to reduce the sensitivity of teeth to temperature changes, sweet foods and to touch.
Diagnosis	An opinion reached after examining the facts. The process of identifying a condition or illness.
Diastema	A space between two teeth.
Digital Imaging	xThis enables the dentist to show the patient in advance, how an intended treatment will look.
Digital X-ray	The instant x-ray that is processed directly onto a disc. No film and processing is needed. It emits less radiation to the patient.
Disclosing Tablets / Solution	Used to show the plaque remaining on teeth after brushing, and how well teeth are being cleaned.
Disease	An illness or unhealthy condition.
Dormant	Inactive. A condition that is present but in a resting phase.
Dribbling	The excessive flow of saliva out of the mouth.
Drooling	The excessive flow of saliva out of the mouth.
Dry Socket	An infection in a socket after the extraction of a tooth.
Dummy	A rubber teat for babies to suck and bite on. A pacifier.