Common Dental Terms We’ve put together this handy reference
guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or
support staff. Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care
provider for clarification of any terms. We’re here to help make
your experience as pleasant as possible! Palate: Hard and soft
tissue forming the roof of the mouth. Palliative Treatment: The
non-invasive relief of irritating conditions. Parasthesia: A
partial loss of sensation that is temporary or permanent.
Partial Denture: A removable dental prosthesis (appliance) that
replaces one or more natural teeth. Pathology: The study of
disease. Pedodontics or Pediatric Dentistry: As the name
implies, pediatric dentistry is the field of medicine that deals
with dentists for children. A children’s dentist specializes in
the care of a child’s small mouth and teeth, normally including
braces, invisible braces, crowns, fillings, cleanings, plates,
x-rays, and similar tools in everyday work. Caring for the
growing mouth of a child is har