Secret Language 

Definition
"Barbie mirror", "GI Joe mirror", "Bob the Builder mirror", or whatever character your child likes:  Mouth mirror
"Blues Clues light" Blue light used to "cure" sealants & plastic fillings.
"Donuts" Tiny elastic bands used with braces to hold wires in place
"Happy Gas", "Giggle Gas" Nitrous oxide analgesia used to help lessen your child's anxiousness
"Paint brush" Used to place sealants on teeth
"Raincoat" Rubber dam used to protect your child from tasting & swallowing things.  Also, allows Dr. Winn to isolate for visualization of the tooth or teeth which need her care
"Sleepy juice" Local anesthetic
"Sleepy juice sprayer" Instrument used to administer local anesthetic
"Squirt gun" Water
"Sunshine" Dental light
"Tooth blanket" Sealant
"Tooth button" Used to hold the raincoat (rubber dam) in place
"Tooth counter" Explorer; used to aid in clinically diagnosing cavities
"Tooth pictures" X-rays
"Tooth pillow" Mouth prop used to help your child keep his/her mouth open while allowing the jaws to relax
"Tooth ring" Orthodontic band

 

 

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