- laminate veneer – thin material, generally tooth-colored, used to cover the front of a healthy tooth to restore the appearance from discoloration, damage, misalignment, or other such cosmetic issues
- laughing gas – a common term used for nitrous oxide, an odorless gas that produces a mild sedative effect when inhaled
- lesion – tissue injury, generally due to trauma, infection, or illness
- ligation – the process of attaching an archwire to braces in orthodontic treatment
- ligature – thin wire used to hold the archwire in the bracket in orthodontic treatment
- lingual – refers to area or surface on or around the tongue, opposite of facial
- lip bumper – archwire attached to a piece of molded plastic, holds back molars of lower jaw to provide more space for the other teeth
- local anesthesia – medication used to block nerve impulses to provide partial or complete elimination of pain during treatment
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Apicoectomy – What is it and Why is it Needed? | Ocean NJ Endodontist
If you have ever needed root canal therapy, you may know that an Endodontist is a dentist who specializes in treatment of the tooth root. However, there are some cases where traditional root canal therapy will not be possible or will not yield the best solution for your infection. In these cases, your dentist may refer you…
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Root Canal Therapy for Children | Endodontist Ocean NJ
Primary (or baby) teeth play a vital role in the proper growth and development of your child’s permanent teeth. This is the reason why we may recommend root canal therapy for your child, rather than simply extracting a severely decayed baby tooth. Please review the information below to learn more about what symptoms may indicate the…