| word | endodontic |
|---|---|
| definition | Relating to a branch of dentistry that deals with the pulp of the teeth. |
| eg_sentence | Her dentist told her the problem was endodontic and that she should see a specialist soon to prevent loss of the tooth. |
| explanation | Endodontists, as you might expect from the endo- root, deal with the interior of the tooth. The tooth's enamel, on the outside, covers a thick layer called the dentin; this in turn surrounds the innermost part, called the pulp, a mass of soft tissue through which nerves and blood vessels run. When a tooth has been badly damaged by decay or cracking, producing a risk of dangerous infection of the pulp, a “root canal” procedure is performed by an endodontist. Try to avoid ever getting to know an endodontist; brush your teeth twice daily, floss before bedtime, and never let a cavity go unfilled for long |
| IPA | endodontic* |
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