A partial or completely unexposed tooth that is wedged against another tooth, bone, or soft tissue, precluding the eruption process.

Increased blood flow that may cause dental sensitivity to temperature and sweets. May precede an abscess.

A person trained and licensed to provide preventive dental services, such as cleaning the teeth and taking x-rays, usually in conjunction with a dentist.

A disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as a mouth rinse.

Health or Dental Maintenance Organization, which specifies a health or dental care provider that a patient may see.

The swelling of effused blood beneath tissue surface. A bruise.

A techinque employed by a rescuer due to the obstruction of victim’s airway.

Bad breath of oral or gastrointestinal origin.

The exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.

A small boil or abscess on the gum, often resulting from tooth decay.