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dental dam

American  
[den-tl dam] / ˈdɛn tl ˈdæm /

noun

  1. Also called rubber dam.  a thin piece of latex placed over the tooth or teeth being treated during endodontic treatment or other dental work.

  2. a thin piece of latex used to prevent the transfer of bodily fluids during cunnilingus or anilingus.


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And yes, it’s a little petty for you now to change tune on the dental dam.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2020

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