Glossary

Fun Definitions to Help Clueless Patients:

Term “Dictionary Version" “Dental Version"
1. Bracket What winners or losers are placed in during a tournament. Teeth attachment stuck on with Super Glue.
2. Braces Support structures. Orthodontist livelihood.
3. Retainer Money used to hire a lawyer. Molded plastic used to make teeth laminated. Must wear for infinity.
4. Deband A group of self-proclaimed musicians who play at De club on De weekends. Remove braces.
5. Impression Good or bad – the way others think of you. The marks one’s teeth make when biting down on flavored silly putty.
6. Chain Connected metal rings. Used to pull one’s left ear to the right ear from inside the mouth!
7. Spacers People who enjoyed the 70’s. One inch blocks placed ever so gently between the teeth to make them spread.
8. Goodies Headache powders. Caramels, tootsie rolls, chips, nuts and popcorn.
9. Soccer A seasonal sports played by teams. 1) A way of life for Dr. Togrye. – A must!

2) His main ADL (activity of daily living)

3) Interior decorations for his office. TIP: Never let your son’s team beat his son’s team while you’re his patient.