Creator: Dr. Shivani Nayar
Keywords: dentin hypersensitivity, dentin hypersensitivity glossary, glossary for dentin hypersensitivity

Written by Dr. Shivani Nayar, B.Sc (Physiotherapy), PG in Hospital Management
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 26, 2017

Glossary

Periodontal disease: Disease of the gums.

Gingivitis: Inflamed gums.

Acid Reflux: A disorder in which acid in the stomach comes up into the oesophagus, because the valve separating the stomach and oesophagus does not function properly.

Bruxism: Grinding of teeth.

Published on Jun 16, 2017
Last Updated on Jun 26, 2017

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