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B - Bicuspid:
The bicuspid teeth are the "two-pointed" (two
cusps) teeth located between the incisors/canines
and molars. Bicuspids are used for crushing food.
Bleaching:
Dental bleaching is a type of teeth whitening
treatment used to lighten or whiten teeth.
Bonding: Dental
bonding is a technique used to bind an artificial
material with the surface of a tooth for restorative
purposes (e.g. binding a dental filling with a tooth).
Braces: A tool
of orthodontics, dental braces are designed to
correct the misalignment of teeth for functional or
cosmetic purposes.
Bridge: A dental
bridge is a type of prosthetic appliance that is
usually fixed within a patient’s mouth for the
purpose of replacing a missing tooth or teeth.
Bruxism: Defined
as the habitual (often unconscious) clenching or
grinding of the teeth at night.
Bruxomania: A
nervous condition in which a person involuntarily
grinds their teeth while awake. |
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