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How Often Should I Floss Under a Fixed Dental Bridge for Proper Hygiene?

What are the side effects of not flossing enough or flossing too much?

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Can A Cavity Be Reversed Naturally?

Read so many studies that a small cavity can heal itself and decay gone by remineralization using fluoride and xylitol. Is this true? Can you actually...

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Fix Underbite First or Have Teeth Shaven?

I want to have my underbite fixed by a dentist and also have my teeth shaved down to fit the others in size. I thought about veneers but they are...

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Gum Graft on Cavity

Is it possible to perform a gum graft on a cavity (the cavity is not caused by carious, but due to trauma)? Would the gum attach? Or is it mandatory...

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I Want to Improve my Teeth? (photo)

I am unhappy with the overall appearance of my teeth. I want to know what are some of the options I have for improving my smile. I don't like the...

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Cavity Missed Due to 'Winged' X-ray?

Recently I had had my braces removed.Before I got braces the ortho took a winged x-ray.At the time I asked him if he could see any cavities.He told me...

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If You Use Toothpaste Without Fluoride Will You Get Cavities?

I suffer from Hypothyroidism and in my research, they say that fluoride is not good for people with low functioning thyroid. I heard many different...

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Composite-Filled Cavity on Front Tooth - Sensitivity and Feels Different

I had a cavity on my front tooth filled with composite resin (white bonding). After the cavity was placed, I am having sensitivity and the tooth does...

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