Fixed bridge that attaches to adjacent teeth only on one end.

Mouth sore that appears whitish and often has a red halo. A canker sore usually has a 10-14 day duration.

One of the four pointed conical teeth located between the incisors and the premolars. There are two upper and two lower canine (cuspid) teeth.

Hard residue, commonly known as tartar, that forms on teeth due to inadequate plaque control. Calculus teeth often are stained yellow or brown.

Chemical element needed for healthy teeth, bones and nerves.

Grinding or gnashing of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep.

A stationary dental prosthesis (appliance) fixed to teeth adjacent to a space. It replaces one or more missing teeth, and is cemented or bonded, to supporting teeth or implants adjacent to the space. Bridges resemble natural teeth, and are designed to take the place of areas where there are gaps between teeth.

Devices used by orthodontists to gradually reposition teeth to a more favorable alignment.

Decrease in bone supporting the roots of teeth, which is a common result of periodontal (gum) disease.

Adhesive dental restoration technique. A tooth-colored composite resin to repair and/or change the color or shape of a tooth.