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Is the fluoride treatment at the dentist really worth it?

After each dental cleaning, my dentist tries to sell me on a fluoride treatment that costs $25. Should I just do it? Is it the same thing as rinsing with a fluoride rinse at...
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How can I close the gap between my frontal teeth?

I have a gap of about 2mm between my front two teeth. I have been using braces for close to 2 years and I am 21 years old. Is there any alternative to permanently filling up...
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How to get rid of mouth ulcers

I have sores in my mouth. They are small, round, yellow in color, and extremely painful. This happened to me a couple of years ago when I was run down but this time I dont'...
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Biting down on side of cheek when eating

In the last month, every time I eat- my left teeth/molars are biting down on my cheek causing me to bleed and it is very painful. I am 26, I had braces when I was younger and...
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Food getting stuck behind wisdom teeth

I never had my wisdom teeth removed because they are not painful and my dentist told me it was not necessary. In the last couple of months though, I have noticed that food is...
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Is reflux giving me bad breath?

I noticed a change in my breath about 2 years ago. I have great oral health, I floss every day and brush my teeth and tongue twice daily, but that did not solve anything. My...
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I wear my retainer, so why are my teeth still shifting?

After having braces on for three years, I was given a retainer to wear at night. I wear it every night, but I'm still noticing that my teeth are moving. What can I do?
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What if only one tooth is crooked?

I have one crooked tooth. All the rest are pretty straight. Do I need braces for this? Wouldn't braces move my other teeth too?
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Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning

Usually I have a routine dental cleaning without any issue, but this time my gums are extremely inflamed, pounding with pressure, and sore. It's been 2 days and I haven't seen...
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Can I whiten my teeth with baking soda alone?

I want to try natural teeth whitening and I always see those baking soda toothpastes. Will baking soda hurt my teeth? What can I use combined with baking soda to whiten my teeth?...
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Bloody painful gums, what should I do?

Over the last month, my gums have been bleeding often and feel very painful. I just started flossing which seems to make it worse. What can I do to help get some relief?
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