Buccocervical

/ˌbʌkoʊˈsɜːrvɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

In dentistry, relating to both the buccal (cheek-side) and cervical (neck-of-tooth) aspects of a tooth surface.

Etymology

Combination of bucco- (from Latin bucca, cheek) and cervical (from Latin cervix, neck), describing the region of teeth near the gum line on the cheek-facing side.

Kelly Says

Cavities are super common in the buccocervical area of teeth because toothbrushes often miss the tiny space where the tooth meets the gum—it's a cavity hotspot dentists always watch carefully.

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