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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 Answer12/31/1969
Does everyone need dentures eventually?
No, not everyone will need dentures at some point in their life. In the past, it was an... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
What is recontouring of the teeth?
Recontour means to change the shape or look of something. In dentistry this can mean changing the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes ageusia?
Ageusia is another term for taste impairment or loss. It can be caused by many factors. Some of the... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
Can ankyloglossia be prevented?
There is no way to prevent ankyloglossia. It is something that can be outgrown. If you have a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is ankyloglossia?
When a person has Ankyloglossia it means they have limited movement of the tongue. That's... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
What is Hunter's glossitis?
If you suffer from Hunter's glossitis, you suffer from an inflammation of the tongue. It is a... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
What is a ranula?
A ranula is a cyst on the floor of the mouth, usually due to an obstruction in your sublingual... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer05/18/2755

