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This Week's Question My orthodontist says i need a habit breaker but i am 19 going on 20 and i dont want one. I think it is bad enough I already have a bunch of metal in my mouth. Can she make me get the habbit breaker or refuse me treatment if I refuse to get it?
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toothbrushes, flossing, mouthwash
bleaching, porcelain veneers or bondings
Full dentures replace all the teeth, partial dentures replace some of the teeth. Both types are removable.
X-rays are used to help a dentist see things that are not obvious using sight alone.
There are many types of dental insurance.
This is for all those questions that do not fit any of my other topics.
A pedodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating children. The office is usually "miniaturized" with games and puzzles. Thank god for pedodontists.