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11. Bruxism

Involuntary night grinding or clenching of the jaw and teeth, which can damage teeth, gum and jaw joints.

12. Calculus

A hard mineralized deposit attached to a tooth's surface.

13. Canine

The longer front tooth next to the incisors, also called the “cuspid.” On the upper jaw, it is also called the “eye-tooth”. The canine is the third tooth counting out from the center.

14. Caries

Dental decay; An infectious disease that progressively destroys tooth substance.

15. Cavity

A decay lesion or hole in a tooth.

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