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Originally Posted by Shanta
Hi, first time here. Just searched google for a site that may be able to help me solve my 4 year old's grinding teeth habit. In her sleep she tends to grind her teeth quite hard and I an becoming increasingly worried about what damage this is doing to her teeth. She has no idea that she's doing it when I discuss it with her. Is there anything I can do to stop it?
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I have no experience with pediatrics. I'd recommend you see a Pedodontist.
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Originally Posted by 1010011010
What's the sort of shorthand lingo dentists and their assistants use during exams? I just want a quick primer so I can both understand what exactly is being said and also to communicate more effectively.
I.E. "42 buckle" means... what?
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The number will refer to the tooth and the word describes where on the tooth, ie buccal (meaning toward the cheek), lingual (toward the tongue), distal (toward the back), or mesial (toward the front). He may be checking probing depths of your gums or checking for decay/fractures/etc.