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1. Canal: The interior passage within a tooth’s root containing nerves and blood vessels.
2. Cap: Another term for a dental crown.
3. Caries: The scientific term for tooth decay or cavities.
4. Cavity: A hole in the tooth caused by decay.
5. Cementum: A calcified tissue covering the tooth’s root that helps anchor it within the jaw.
6. Crown: A cover for a tooth that restores its normal shape and size.
7. Composite: Tooth-colored filling material.
8. Cusp: Pointed or rounded mounds on the chewing surface of the teeth.
9. Calculus: Hardened plaque that is difficult to remove.
10. Canker Sore: A small, painful sore that appears inside the mouth.
11. Ceramic Braces: Transparent braces that are less visible to others.
12. Cleft Palate: A congenital deformity of the roof of the mouth.
13. Cosmetic Dentistry: Dental work that improves the appearance of teeth, gums, and/or bite.
14. Cold Sore: Small blisters that develop on the lips or around the mouth.
15. Curettage: Removal of tissue from a periodontal pocket.