What do the dental terms mesial and distal refer to?

What do the dental terms mesial and distal refer to?

• A. Mesial = toward the midline; Distal = away from the midline.
• B. Mesial = toward the midline; Distal = away from the midline.
• C. Mesial = toward the tongue; Distal = toward the cheek.
• D. Mesial and distal refer to tooth color.

Answer: (B)