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Material made from mercury and other alloy mixtures used to restore a drilled portion of a tooth. Anesthesia

Front teeth. Also called incisors and cuspids. Arch

Caused by sugary substances in breast milk and some juices, which combine with saliva to form pools inside the baby's mouth. Bicuspids

X-rays that help a dentist diagnose cavities. Bonding

A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth cemented or otherwise attached to the abutment teeth or implant replacements. Bruxism

A hard deposit of mineralized substance adhering to crowns and/or roots of teeth or prosthetic devices. Canal

Also called cuspids. Canker sore

A commonly used term for tooth decay, or cavities. Cold sore

Tooth colored restorations, also known as resin fillings. Composite resin