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What is the environmental impact of amalgam tooth fillings?

Dentists and their families are part of communities across the country and protecting the... Full Answer

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Does everyone need dentures eventually?

No, not everyone will need dentures at some point in their life. In the past, it was an... Full Answer

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How are links between periodontal and heart disease explained?

At this point, while there is an association between gum disease (or periodontal disease) and heart... Full Answer

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Can my dentist screen me for heart disease?

Systemic diseases, those that affect the entire body, may first be noticed in your mouth and be... Full Answer

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What is recontouring of the teeth?

Recontour means to change the shape or look of something. In dentistry this can mean changing the... Full Answer

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What causes ageusia?

Ageusia is another term for taste impairment or loss. It can be caused by many factors. Some of the... Full Answer

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How can I protect my children from cheilitis?

Cheilitis is the term used to describe chapped lips. It can be caused by several things... Full Answer

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Can ankyloglossia be prevented?

There is no way to prevent ankyloglossia. It is something that can be outgrown. If you have a... Full Answer

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What is ankyloglossia?

When a person has Ankyloglossia it means they have limited movement of the tongue. That's... Full Answer

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Should I talk to my doctor about my ranula symptoms?

If you have a ranula (mouth cyst) you should speak to your doctor. While ranulas are usually... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of Hunter's glossitis?

Symptoms of Hunter's glossitis include inflammation of the tongue, an altered sense of taste and a... Full Answer

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What is Hunter's glossitis?

If you suffer from Hunter's glossitis, you suffer from an inflammation of the tongue. It is a... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of a ranula?

A ranula is a cyst on the floor of the mouth. The cyst is usually painless but may grow very large... Full Answer

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What is a ranula?

A ranula is a cyst on the floor of the mouth, usually due to an obstruction in your sublingual... Full Answer

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Is it normal for most of my gums to recede as I age?

It is normal for gums to recede as we age. However, as we age, the nerves inside our teeth... Full Answer

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