While a loose tooth is typical for children, noticing looseness as an adult is a cause for concern. This occurs when a tooth loses support and slowly detaches from the gums and bone. The slightest ...

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Even though I am adult I still love reading quality children's books. In fact, it is not unusual to find me hanging out in the children's section in my local library. I especially love books that can ...

I am writing in the hopes that other senior citizens will be made aware of another rip-off. I am 74 years old and live on Social Security. When one of my teeth became loose, I thought it would be ...

Brush teeth and gums at least twice a day. If you can, brush 30 minutes to 1 hour after every meal. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come into ...

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Parents probably don't know this, but first-grade teachers often double as dentists. At least once a month, the predictable narrative begins when a student announces, "My tooth is loose!" For the next ...

Calvin Stanley was desperate to get rid of a loose tooth. He tried a bow and arrow with dental floss. Next he tried fishing line. It worked. His dad told KRT-TV that it took an hour to find the tooth.