Baby Teeth
See primary teeth.

Benefit Levels
The maximum amount a person is entitled to receive for services while covered under the policy.

Benefits
The amount payable by the insurance company to a claimant, assignee or beneficiary under each coverage.

Broker
A marketing specialist who represents buyers of property and liability insurance and who deals with either agents or companies in arranging for the coverage required by the customer.

Bicuspid
A two-cusped tooth found between the molar and the cuspid, also known as an eye tooth or canine tooth.

Biopsy
A process of removing tissue to determine the existence of pathology.

Bitewing X-rays
X-rays taken of the crowns of teeth to check for decay.

Bleaching
The technique of applying a chemical agent, usually hydrogen peroxide, to the teeth to whiten them.

Bonding
A process to chemically etch the tooth's enamel to better attach (bond) composite filling material, veneers, or plastic/acrylic.

Bone loss
The breakdown and loss of the bone that supports the teeth, usually caused by infection or long-term occlusal (chewing areas of the teeth) stress.

Bridge
A nonremovable restoration that is used to replace missing teeth.

Broker
A marketing specialist who represents buyers of property and liability insurance and who deals with either agents or companies in arranging for the coverage required by the customer.

Bruxism
The involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth.