Dental Terms (S)
saliva:
clear fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles
saliva ejector:
suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva
salivary glands:
located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva
scaling:
meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces
sealants:
plastic material bonded in the grooves and pits of back teeth for the prevention of decay
secondary dentin:
produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation
sleep apnea:
the periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep
space maintainer:
dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth
splint:
to connect two or more teeth so they function as a stronger single structure
supernumerary tooth:
extra tooth