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Hypodontia, the scientific name for missing one or more teeth, is a puzzle up to 7% of the population deal with. (Al-Ani et al.) But here's the good news: orthodontic care has some pretty neat...
Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Thrusting
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Addressing Rotated Teeth Through Orthodontic Care!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flipper Teeth!
When you hear "flipper tooth," you might think of a dolphin's shiny grin. But hold on, we're talking about something way different. A flipper tooth, also known as a flipper partial denture, is a...
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