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My dentist told me they couldn't remove a tooth because of my weight. It was the wake-up call I needed to lose 100 pounds.
A woman was denied a tooth extraction under sedation because of her weight. She lost 100 pounds thr…
Jane Ridley
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Tooth good to be true: Japan to soon human trial a medicine that can naturally regrow any lost teeth!
The world's first human trial of a drug designed to regenerate real teeth is set to commence in jus…
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A brief history of America's love affair with fluoridated water — and why it's now up for debate
Too much fluoride can make your teeth brown, but getting a little bit is a dentist's dream. Here's …
Hilary Brueck
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After my divorce, I struggled to talk about it. Here's how I handled the sensitive subject with friends and strangers.
When I divorced, I had to tell many people — my friends, my neighbor, and my dental hygienist. I le…
Sassafras Patterdale
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From dentists to lawyers, professionals are looking for ways to save time using AI. You could be missing out.
A survey of 31,000 global knowledge workers conducted in February and March by the research firm Ed…
Jacob Zinkula
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News outlets reported Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer with alternative therapies. Doctors say that's misleading and potentially dangerous.
Media outlets reported that Elle Macpherson beat breast cancer using alternative therapist. Doctors…
Kim Schewitz
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I spent 9 hours in Qatar Airways' newest airport lounge. It had perks, but the quiet rooms felt like a dentist's office.
Our business-class ticket came with access to the Al Mourjan Garden lounge, a business travel loung…
Tammy Barr
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I'm a jaw expert, and you'll never catch me doing these 5 things
Priya Mistry is a dentist and jaw expert. She treats patients with TMJ. Here are her tips for avoid…
Kelly Burch
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A millennial dentist with $231,000 in student debt is worried he'll have to sell his home or get a second job if Biden's new repayment plan is axed
David, 30, isn't asking for student-loan forgiveness. He's just asking for affordable monthly payme…
Ayelet Sheffey
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After my husband transitioned into my wife, I struggled to think of her as another mother to our kids
A woman always saw herself as the mother of her kids. But when her partner transitioned into a woma…
Jess deCourcy Hinds
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My brother took my grandparents' last name because they raised us. Here's why I didn't do the same.
When my brother changed his last name, I felt betrayed. But now I understand why he wanted the same…
Nicole Johnson
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I'm so terrified of the dentist that I have to be sedated even for a simple teeth cleaning
The author has a phobia of dentists. She has to be sedated during procedures, even for teeth cleani…
Jane Ridley
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Revealing photos show how a dentist treats a cavity, from slicing and drilling to building the tooth anew
Getting cavities treated can be scary — but knowing more about the process can help. Sami Shahhal, …
Marianne Guenot
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Photos show exactly how a dentist fixes a broken tooth using drills, chemicals, and blue light
Insider spoke to Sami Shahhal, a restorative dentist and owner of a dental-educational channel call…
Marianne Guenot,Jacky Barile
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I listen to Taylor Swift while I get MRIs to screen for cancer. She helped me through my mastectomy and recovery.
Listening to Taylor Swift's music helps keep me calm while I get MRIs. I get them twice a year to s…
Anna Sullivan
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A dentist says the 'Love Island smile' may look dazzling, but could cause your teeth to rot in 20 years
Fans of the show may be familiar with the white smiles of past contestants, but getting subpar vene…
Andrea Michelson
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A dentist influencer was electrocuted in a 'freak accident' while in Thailand and urged her followers not to 'take life for granted'
Dr. Cara Hodgson said she's been overwhelmed by attention since her story about being electrocuted …
Sirena Bergman
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The 'healthy Coke' recipe going viral on TikTok will stain and erode your teeth more than Coca-Cola, dentists say
The balsamic vinegar and seltzer concoction has the potential to erode the protective coating on yo…
Andrea Michelson
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A 37-year-old woman was diagnosed with breast cancer after going to the dentist with a swollen jaw
The woman had noticed she had an inverted right breast nipple a month before her jaw started swelli…
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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I'm a pediatric dentist. Yes, you really need to bring your child in for checkups.
The author says she can help parents with things like cavities as well as breastfeeding issues caus…