What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sublingual
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for my migraine. [sublingual: adjective]
Example
The sublingual gland secretes saliva. [sublingual: noun]
buccal
Example
The dentist applied a buccal anesthesia before the procedure. [buccal: adjective]
Example
The buccal cavity contains the teeth and gums. [buccal: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sublingual and buccal are both medical terms that are not commonly used in everyday language. However, sublingual is more commonly used than buccal due to its wider range of applications.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sublingual and buccal?
Both sublingual and buccal are formal terms used in medical contexts and are not typically used in informal settings.
