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… Surgery Overview A dental implant is an artificial tooth. Your … Your new tooth will attach to the post. Implants look natural. They can provide … soft foods for a while. Related Information Dental Crowns Tooth Decay Credits Current as …
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… Learning Center Learn about mouth and dental health If you've ever had a toothache, … Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth … Crowns Dental Fillings (Restorations) Dental Implants Dental Sealants Diabetes: Taking Care …
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… Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same … Avoid using tobacco products. They can affect dental and general health. Seek financial help … can wear dentures out. If you have denture implants, you can care for them just like you …
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… 38b Why is dental health during pregnancy important? It … (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral … Continue to have regular professional dental care Nausea and vomiting during …
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… Surgery Overview Penile implants to treat erection problems (erectile … that fills with blood during an erection. The implants come in a variety of diameters and lengths. Non-inflatable implants are always firm. They can be bent …
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… normal ear make it possible to hear. Cochlear implants can be programmed according to your … hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, cochlear implants do not make sounds louder but improve … as sound. How Well It Works Cochlear implants have been shown to improve a person's …
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… Surgery Overview Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of plastic that can … the front of the eye called the cornea . The implants flatten the cornea and reduce nearsightedness . The implants are shaped like crescents or …
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… Treatment Overview Tubal implants are a permanent type of birth … tubes are blocked. How Well It Works Tubal implants are not 100% effective at preventing … 2 years, fewer than 1 out of 100 women with implants got pregnant. footnote 1 A tubal …
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… not remove the eye's natural lens, the IOL implants are called "phakic intraocular … not remove the eye's natural lens, the IOL implants are called "phakic intraocular …
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… Overview What is basic dental care? Basic dental care involves brushing and flossing … Tartar usually has to be removed by a dental hygienist. The bacteria in plaque use …
