Inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel.

An artificial tooth that is anchored in the gums or jawbone to replace a missing tooth.

Dental implants look like natural teeth and are normally made of titanium at the root.

The implant process takes about six months overall. The tooth/teeth must be created to fit the individual, implanted into the mouth and anchored to the jawbone. Then, a permanent crown is put on the implant and it looks like a normal tooth.

Commonly called “baby teeth,” the first set of teeth.

Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria. Also called dental cavities or dental caries.

Doctor of Medical Dentistry, equivalent to D.D.S.

Doctor of Dental Surgery, equivalent to D.M.D.

A soft or hard tissue sac filled with fluid.

A tooth having one point. One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars. Commonly called “eye teeth”.

Refers to the chewing or grinding surface of the bicuspid or molar teeth.

Refers to the surface of a tooth closest to the tongue.