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How are crossbites treated?

I have a problem with crossbites, and it's really bothering me. How is this usually treated? And if I don't get it treated, could I experience any complications?

Can my braces ever rust?

Braces are made of steel and I am wondering if they can ever start rusting?

Are ayurvedic toothpastes better than flouride?

Should I prefer an ayurvedic toothpaste over a fluoride one?

How often can I use a mouthwash in a day?

I have bad breath, and use mouth wash to make my breath smell as fresh as possible. But how many times can I use mouthwash away?

Can flossing causes spaces between my teeth?

Can I get spaces between my teeth due to flossing?

Are there any natural treatments for oral thrush?

What are the ways to treat oral thrush naturally?

Does bottle feed impact the teeth in a baby?

My baby is 3 months old, and right now, I feed her through a bottle. But I recently read an article about how bottle feeds may impact her teeth in the future. Is this really...

Why do I have a thick white coating on my tongue?

I have a thick white coating on my tongue, and it's not really going away. Why do I have this?

Can eating betel leaves cause oral cancer?

I eat betel leaves everyday after my dinner to help with my digestion. But can this really cause oral cancer?

What causes cold sores in a person?

My mother has been getting a lot of cold sores around her lips. What could be causing this?

Can antibiotics cause mouth ulcers?

I have been on antibiotics for a viral infection, but now I have mouth ulcers? Can antibiotics cause me to have mouth ulcers, or could it be from something else?

What is the best way to treat dry mouth?

I have dry mouth and I don’t know what to do to treat it effectively. What do you recommend?

I have tooth loss at the age of 34. Is it normal?

My tooth had just fallen out, naturally, at the age of 34. (Naturally meaning that I didn't do anything for it to fall it). Is this normal, or should I be really concerned?

After a root canal do I need a follow up?,

Should I have a follow up after my root canal? How long after it should I go back?

My daughter's milk teeth have still not fallen. What is the normal age?

My daughter is 7 years old and her baby teeth still have not fallen out. What is the normal age for baby teeth to fall out?

My son is having a cavity filled. Will he need anesthesia?

My son is 8 years old and has to have his cavity filled. He's very sensitive to pain, and I'm worried that this is going to cause him a lot of it. Would he need to have anesthesia...

I'm terrified about having my wisdom teeth pulled! Can I request general anesthesia?

My wisdom teeth need to be pulled and I'm very, very nervous about the procedure. Can I be put under general anesthesia? How does that work in a dental office -- will there be...

My dentist told me I need a bridge. What is the process of getting a bridge?

I have two molars that are missing. My dentist said a bridge would fill the gap. What exactly is a bridge and what is the process of getting one put into my mouth?

One of my incisors is longer than the other. I'm ready to fix this, but how?

I have an incisor that is longer than the other one. I have had a lifelong fear of the dentist but now I'm ready to get this fixed! What can be done to make my longer incisor...

Help! I'm away on vacation and a filling fell out of my tooth.

I'm travelling for a couple of weeks. Last night, a filling fell out of one my teeth. The whole left behind is pretty sizable. How do I protect the tooth until I get back home...

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