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Decalcification:
The loss of calcium from your teeth. This weakens your teeth and makes them more succeptable to decay.

Deciduous teeth:
Check out Primary teeth.

Deep bite:
Excesssive overbite, closed bite. See page

Dental Surgery:
This is the branch of dentistry which involves surgical procedures. See page

Dental orthodontics:
This is the branch of dentistry which deals with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth. See page

Denture:
A synthetic replacement for all of your teeth in either your upper or lower jaw. See page

Dentin:
The calcium part of a tooth below the enamel containing the pulp chamber and root canals.

Digital X Rays:
This is a computer technology whereby rediografics are seen immediately after exposure on the computer screen. You don't have to wait - there is no developing. These Digital X-rays can be magnified, colorized and have their density manipulated for greater information. Most significantly is that the radiation exposure necessary is about then percent that of conventional dental radiographs, which are already quite low. See page

Diastema:
Space between two teeth, usually the two front teeth.

Displaced Disc:
A jaw problem whereby the disc (meniscus) or cushion between the jaw pivot and the base of the skull is pushed or pulled out of alignment. It is that condition what causes the jaw to click or pop upon opening.