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A Complete Glossary of Dental Definitions
FluorideFluoride is a solution put on the teeth to protect the teeth from tooth decay. Fluoride is found in most toothpastes today. The fluoride ion actually incorporates itself into the molecules of the enamel of the tooth to make it more resistant to dental disease. |
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- Facebow, Headgear
- - Facebows are wire apparatus used to move your upper molars back in your mouth which creates room for crowded or protrusive anterior teeth
- Filtrum
- - The dimple or indentation under the nose directly above the upper lip.
- First Bicuspid
- - The teeth just behind the cuspids.
- First Molar
- - The teeth just behind the second bicuspids.
- Fixed Appliance
- - Any orthodontic component that is cemented or bonded to the teeth.
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- Flared Teeth
- - A term used to indicate the position of the teeth. The upper teeth are flared lingually (toward the lip).
- Fluoride
- - Fluoride is a solution put on the teeth
- Frenum
- - Small pieces of pink colored skin that attach your lips, cheeks and tongue to your mouth.
- Full Orthodontic Treatment
- - Getting braces.
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| Key: |
blue = General Definition |
green = Dental Specialty |
brown = Field Of Practice |
| teal = Dental Procedure |
violet = Disease |
orange = Anatomy |
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