Dental Glossary

Here at Artistic Smiles, we hope to help our patients feel more educated in their own dental care in Longmont, Colorado. That is why we have provided this dental glossary to help you learn more about some common (and some less common) dental terms. Here and in our

dental dictionary you can find information about most of the dental terms we use throughout our site or may use during your dental appointment with our dentist.

While we hope this glossary will help you feel more informed as a patient, it is not meant as a substitution for a professional consultation. We encourage you to reach out to us at 303-485-8888 if you have any questions about any of these terms or procedures, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Trey Thygerson, our dentist in Longmont, Colorado.

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