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tartar
a hard deposit made of organic matter, phosphates, and carbonates that collect on the teeth and gums; also called calculus

TMJ
abbreviation for the "temporomandibular joint," the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull

TMJ disorder
a disease process of the jaw joint involving facial pain and poor functioning of the lower jaw

tooth whitening
a process to lighten the color of teeth

transplant
placing a natural tooth in the empty socket of another tooth

trauma
injury that may be caused by a blow, chemicals, temperature extremes, or poor tooth alignment

trench mouth
gum disease with severe mouth sores and loss of tissue