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One mother was trying to find a new way to motivate her son to keep his room clean when she came up with the idea of the ...

Sometimes it takes a little white lie to get your child to clean their room!

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Throbbing tooth pain can be a sign of a cavity or an abscess. It's important to see a dentist promptly if you have tooth pain with fever or pus. Treatments for throbbing tooth pain include fillings, ...

A tooth cracked in half may not hurt, but it still needs prompt evaluation—delaying treatment can lead to infection, nerve damage, or tooth loss. Even without pain, warning signs like sensitivity, ...

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