Dear Dr. Gott: My daughter is sick all the time and has been for more than six years.
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Question: My husband (age 64) is frustrated with his plate; food gets underneath. We thought about implants. Are they prohibitively expensive?
Answer: Millions suffer from "messy plate syndrome": More food is found under your "plate" than on your plate. Solution: Implant-supported overdentures which will allow his existing denture, if in decent condition, to be securely anchored to his jaw bone to prevent food from rushing underneath. Two to four implants do the job with special attachments embedded into the dentures called locators. Costs range from $4,500 to $10,000+, depending on the available bone. The longer you wait for treatment, the less bone you will have to work as "empty" bone will atrophy.
Numerous studies have shown that cavity-causing bacteria can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva, such as sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing that sweet little bundle of joy on the mouth.
Jessica Simpson: "I Don't Brush My Teeth"
The pop star startled dentists and fans alike with this recent confession: "I don't brush my teeth," she said in an interview. "No, really! I just use Listerine -- and sometimes I'll use my sweater." The YouTube clip got over 200,000 views in its first two days. "I've heard of homeless people doing this technique," scoffed one commenter. Let's just hope she was joking.
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