Glossary
Dental fillings Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the dental fillings terms you will hear at Smile Tustin in Tustin, CA.
Common terms you may hear when we talk about dental fillings at Smile Tustin.
- Tooth decay (dental caries)
- Tooth decay is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria.
- Tooth Enamel
- Enamel is the thin outer covering of the tooth. This tough shell is the hardest tissue in the human body.
- Tartar
- Tartar is a hard yellowish substance that forms on your teeth and causes them to decay if it is not removed.
- Cavities
- A cavity is a hole in a tooth that develops from tooth decay.
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