The F in dental terms refers to Facial or pertaining to or toward the face (Buccal, Labial).
F in dental terms can also mean Filling material used to fill cavity or replace part of the tooth or fissure which is a deep ditch or cleft in the teeth surface or even floss.
4 in dentistry means you have gum disease which needs treatment.
2 in dentistry means you have dead plaque that has hardened around your teeth and requires gentle cleaning and 3 in dentistry means you may have gum disease.
3 at the dentist means code 3 for Calculus and Plaque present under the gum margin and gingival pockets between 3.5 – 5.5mm.
Code 1 at the dentist means slight bleeding when probed, no calculus or gingival pockets under 3.5mm.
Code 2 at the dentist means slight bleeding when probed, Calculus or Plaque present and gingival pockets under 3.5mm.
A full mouth extraction of teeth takes around 2 hours and you will be completely numbed before and during the teeth extractions.
You can also ask for sedation at the dentist when having your tooth extracted so you will be completely put under and unaware of what is going on.
Dentists no longer pull teeth unless absolutely necessary.
Dentists will still pull teeth but they will want to try and save the tooth first and use tooth extraction as a last resort.
A common reason for dentists not wanting to pull a tooth is because when the dentist does pull a tooth it can lead to the other teeth shifting.
Extracting and pulling teeth also can result in long-term detrimental effects on many patient's faces and the health of their gums and bones.
When your tooth can't be repaired, tooth removal may be the best option for you.
However your dentist will talk through your options with you during your consultation.
If you think you might need a tooth extracted then the dentist will most often pull the tooth.
The third molar, also termed the wisdom tooth, is the most difficult tooth to extract.
Because of their location and anatomy, lower molars are typically the most difficult to extract.
Lower molars have multiple roots, making removal from the jawbone more difficult.
For certain patients, it may be possible to widen the dental palate in order to make room for the teeth, rather than extracting them.
This is more commonly effective in children, whose bones are still growing and can thus adapt quickly to the expansion of the palate.