
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 issue
laughing gas – 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 – process of attaching archwire to braces in orthodontic treatment
ligature – thin wire used to hold 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
Dentist McAllen
4121 N. 22nd Street
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 687-6103
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Friday - by appointment only
Dentist McAllen
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