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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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Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

I went to the dentist and forgot to let them know I'm 2 months pregnant. I got routine dental x-rays done. They put the standard cover on me but nothing extra over my stomach....
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Are these crackling sounds in my ear from TMJ?

I had TMJ issues a few years ago and am wondering if the effects are still lingering. When I open my mouth wide or yawn, there is a pop in my jaw and I hear crackling in my ear...
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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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