Dr. Terrance J. O'Keefe D.D.S


"We continue to strive for technical excellence, while not losing sight of what is really important...you!"

Dental Speak

Every job has its own language, and Dentistry is no different. Words that we use to describe your teeth and oral conditions may seem like gobbledygook to you, while having perfect meaning for us. Well we don’t want to talk over your head or to appear to talk down to you - so here we have ‘Dental Speak and Other Terms’ for you.

Oral Structures and Anatomy:

Oral Structures
Anatomy of Tooth and Gums
Tooth Anatomy Drawing

Dental Arches:

Adult Dental Arches
Adult Dental Arches 2
Primary Dental Arches

Tooth Eruption:

Permanent Tooth Eruption - Mandible
Permanent Tooth Eruption - Maxilla
Primary Tooth Eruption - Mandible
Primary Tooth Eruption - Maxilla

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