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Chrissy Teigen says she's eating only soup and mashed potatoes after losing 4 'teeth' in a Fruit Roll-Up mishap
Teigen had previously said she'd lost a tooth in a video on Twitter. She told Ellen DeGeneres on Mo…
Debanjali Bose
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A dentist is blowing people's minds by reminding them that cavities can be contagious through kissing
"Practice good oral hygiene and you'll have great control and be on the safe track," Dr. Tasneem Ma…
Waiyee Yip
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When do babies start teething? First signs and how to care for baby teeth when they arrive
A baby's first tooth can appear anywhere between three and 12 months old, which means it's time to …
Ashley Laderer,Jamie S. Hutton
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Influencers are flocking to Turkey for cheap fake teeth
Turkey has become a popular destination for cheap veneers, but the dental work doesn't last forever…
Chris Stokel-Walker
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Dentists are seeing an uptick in cracked teeth during the pandemic
Dentists say COVID-19-induced stress might be causing people to clench and grind their teeth more, …
Canela López
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5 common signs of a cavity and how to get rid of them
Tooth sensitivity or discoloration may indicate that you have a cavity. Here's how to recognize com…
MK Manoylov,Michael B. Fergus…
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6 reasons why your teeth may be hurting
Tooth pain may be caused by conditions like a sinus or mouth infection, or dental issues like a cav…
Ashley Laderer,Michael B. Fer…
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7 bad habits you should stop right now to save your teeth, according to dentists
Bad habits like chewing ice, biting your nails, and drinking without a straw can cause lasting dama…
Erin Heger,Chad Evans
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A dental expert weighs in on why you should never use a toothpick to clean your teeth
Toothpicks carry a host of risks to your teeth and gums and may even damage expensive dental instal…
Ashley Laderer,Michael B. Fer…
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What actually happens to your teeth if you don't treat a cavity
If you don't treat a cavity, the decay will penetrate your tooth until it has reached the root. Her…
Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Michael …
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Is chewing ice bad for your teeth? Yes, it can damage tooth enamel
Chewing ice is bad for your teeth because it can damage tooth enamel, the protective layer that shi…
Mary Sauer
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I went to a 'dental bar' that offers TVs, blankets, and massage exam chairs, and it showed me that medical providers are really starting to get competitive to win patients
The exterior of the building matched that feeling of going to a blowout bar. I anticipated going up…
Lydia Ramsey
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Walmart is making a big push into healthcare. But first, it plans to train its employees to fill open spots in clinics and pharmacies.
The retail giant plans to offer services such as primary care, counseling, home care, and dentistry…
Lydia Ramsey
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An estimated 90% of adults in the US have fillings - here's why we can't just regrow our teeth
To understand why, let's take a journey back in time. To about 320 million years ago, when mammals …
Gina Echevarria,Chia-Yi Hou
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A retired boomer who gets $1,662 in Social Security moved in with roommates to afford her medical bills: 'It's the only way I can afford to live comfortably'
Marion, 70, moved to Ohio to live with two roommates due to rising rent in Washington, helping her …
Noah Sheidlower
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I got tested for the BRCA gene mutation while I was pregnant. With my family history, I knew I wanted a double mastectomy regardless of the results.
In this excerpt from "Nearly Departed," Gila Pfeffer describes getting tested for the BRCA gene mut…
Gila Pfeffer
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7 weird jobs that are well-paying but nobody knows about, according to a viral Reddit thread
We compiled a list of 7 weird and relatively unknown jobs that pay well from a Reddit thread, from …
Aria Yang
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I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.
Registered nurse, Grace Ryu got her 60-year-old dad a job in the kitchen at the hospital she works …
Grace Ryu
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How much can you make in the military? US officers can earn a $220K salary plus some pretty generous benefits
Military personnel can get other tax-free allowances for housing and meals, along with healthcare a…
Ana Altchek
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For years I chewed on ice. I finally found out I have a condition called pagophagia.
She had pagophagia, so she was constantly craving ice. A blood test revealed she was anemic, and a …