Buccally

/ˈbʌkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or toward the cheek; in the direction of the buccal surface.

Etymology

From 'buccal' + the adverbal suffix '-ly', creating an adverb form used in medical and anatomical directions.

Kelly Says

When a dentist uses adverbs like 'buccally,' they're speaking a specialized spatial language that lets them describe tooth positions with perfect precision—no confusion about which side of your tooth they're talking about.

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