dental

/dˈɛntə‍l/

/ˈdɛnəɫ/, /ˈdɛntəɫ/

dental

of or relating to the teeth

of or relating to dentistry

Dental

a consonant sound produced with the tongue tip or blade touching the upper front teeth

Examples

1. Proper dental care is essential for maintaining healthy gums.

2. My grandmother is a patient at the local dental clinic.

3. He felt a sharp pain in his tooth and scheduled a dental appointment.

4. I was nervous before my dental appointment, but the dentist made me feel comfortable.