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MSH: Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108),MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Who doesn't want a perfect smile? While few people have one naturally, almost anyone can get one with the help of their dentist. In addition to <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/orthodontia.html'>orthodontic treatment</a>, which can straighten your teeth, recent advances in dental materials and techniques offer near-perfect teeth that are almost as strong as the originals. </p><p>Things your dentist can do to improve your smile include</p><ul><li>Bleaching to make teeth whiter</li><li>Repairing chips or rough spots with fillings that match your teeth </li><li> Filling cavities with tooth-colored materials </li><li> Reshaping teeth that don't match the others</li><li> Closing gaps between teeth </li><li> Covering broken teeth with porcelai