SALIVA:
Clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles.

SALIVA EJECTOR:
Suction tube placed in the mouth to remove saliva.

SALIVARY GLANDS:
Located under tongue and in cheeks, produce saliva.

SCALING AND ROOT PLANING:
Meticulous removal of plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces.

SEALANTS:
Thin resin material bonded in the pits and fissures of back teeth for the prevention of decay.

SECONDARY DENTIN:
Reparative tooth structure produced by the pulp in response to tooth irritation.

SEQUSTRUM:
Loosened spicule of bone pushed to the surface.

SINUSITIS:
Infammation of the sinus that may mimc dental pain.

SLEEP APNEA:
The periodic interruption or delay in breathing during sleep.

SPACE MAINTAINER:
Dental device that holds the space lost through premature loss of baby teeth.

SPLINT:
Connection of two or more teeth so they function as a stronger single structure.

SUPERNUMERARY TOOTH:
Extra tooth.

SUPPURATION:
Bacterial contamination of tissue exudate; pus.

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