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A Dental Glossary for the Less Dentally Minded Individuals

At times it can feel like medical professionals have their own language. As a layman, hang around a pack of dentists while they’re on the job and surprise yourself at how little you understand. Without the assistance of a dental glossary, you might find it a bit difficult to keep up with all the lingo being tossed around.

Cosmetic Dentistry
Any whispers you hear from your Leesburg dentist regarding cosmetic dentistry should allay your worries. If your teeth are functioning at an optimal level, you need only worry about the appearance of your pearly, or soon to be pearly whites. Cosmetic dentistry usually deals with the color, position, shape, size, and alignment of your teeth.

Dental Crown
If you hear your dentist talking about crowning you, don’t get excited, you’re not being anointed. A dental crown is a cap that is cemented over the tooth in question. Crowns are used to keep or recover some of the integrity that your tooth has lost. They will help with both the function and appearance of your teeth.

Invisalign
While Invisalign sounds like the use of magic is required, in truth, the magic is just a series of invisible aligners that are used to straighten your teeth. Each aligner is fitted specifically for your teeth. Every two weeks, new aligners will be used to straighten your teeth. This process will be continued until your teeth reach their final destination.

Night Guards
Sometimes you need a little something-something to protect you from yourself. This little something comes in the form of a night guard to help protect your upper row of teeth from the bottom, and vice versa. During your examination with Leesburg dentists, your teeth will be assessed. During the exam, your dentist will determine if a guard is right for you and will create a custom fit guard if necessary.

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