toothward

adj, adv — 2 senses

adj

Etymology From tooth + -ward.

Orientated in the direction of the teeth.

Sir James Goodhart, I presume, does not doubt the ulceration ' of the toothward surface of the gum-flaps forming the pockets, but there are other areas of ulceration.1914, The Lancet, page 768:

adv

Etymology From tooth + -ward.

Towards the teeth.

We have observed the ancients’ misapplication and abuse of a panoply of caustic and corrosive materials turned toothward. Thankfully, arsenic, strong acids, and the like have long ago been removed from the dentist’s formulary.1998, The excruciating history of dentistry / toothsome tales & oral oddities from Babylon to braces, page 173:

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