"occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). The cleft may also include the lip."

"white fillings, a composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide) that is used primarily for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth."

"an abnormal relation of one or more teeth, in which the buccal or outside cups of the lower (mandibular) teeth are lateral to the those of the upper (maxillary) teeth."

"a "cap" that covers a cracked or broken tooth, unfixed by a filling, to approximate its normal size and shape."

"also known as silver fillings, dental amalgams are comprised of a mixture of mercury (45 to 50 percent) and an alloy of silver, tin, and copper (50 to 55 percent)."

"a condition that results from drinking overly fluoridated water that often causes the teeth to become discolored and the enamel of the teeth to look spotted, pitted, or stained."

"small dental appliances that are inserted into the upper and lower jaws to help rebuild a mouth that has few or no restorable teeth."

"a thin, plastic film that is painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth - the molars and premolars - to prevent tooth decay."

"also called a pulp specialist, a endodontist has undergone specialized training in performing root canal therapy."

"a mineral that can be found in water and toothpaste that can help prevent tooth decay."

"hemifacial microsomia (Also called Goldenhar syndrome, brachial arch syndrome, facio-auriculo-vertebral syndrome, oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum, or lateral facial dysplasia.)"

"a condition in which the tissues on one side of the face are underdeveloped, affecting primarily the ear (aural), mouth (oral), and jaw (mandibular) areas. Sometimes, both sides of the face can be affected and may involve the skull, as well as the face."

"an orthodontic or orthognathic problem that means "bad bite," including crowded, missing, or crooked teeth, extra teeth, or a misaligned jaw."

"orthopaedic facial surgeon who is responsible for treating a wide variety of dental problems - including the removal of impacted teeth (orthognathic surgery) and reconstructive facial surgery."

"the dental specialty that focuses on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities
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