dental problem

collocation in English

meaningsofdentalandproblem

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dental
adjective
uk
/ˈden.təl/
us
/ˈden.t̬əl/
relating to ...
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problem
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprɒb.ləm/
us
/ˈprɑː.bləm/
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with ...
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(Definition ofdentalandproblemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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When asked specifically, 32 per cent said that they had some kind ofdentalproblem, 42 per cent a vision problem, and 26 per cent some difficulty in hearing.
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They often think they have adentalproblemand go to the dentist first.
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In my own country fluorosis is becoming an increasingdentalproblem, particularly in teenagers.
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In every local authority area there is a committee which deals with the optical problem, and there is one for thedentalproblem.
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Additionally, the horse's teeth should be checked if it is having major performance problems or showing any of the above signs of adentalproblem.
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In most cases, the horse may require worming to remove internal parasites, or it could have adentalproblemthat requires floating of the teeth.
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More than half the sample experienced arthritis or rheumatism, poor eyesight, problems with feet or walking, dental problems, headaches and breathlessness after effort.
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Other conditions included: hypertension, osteoporosis, ageing of the skin, dental problems, and, loss of appetite.
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Such a conclusion, based on alveolar abscesses, is a reflection of other dental problems, such as caries frequency and dental wear.
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But preventive measures, although an essential first step, are not the whole answer to our dental problems.
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The medical officer of health has over-all sight of the medical problems, including dental problems, of his authority.
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The first is that people do not die of dental problems.
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The new situation has meant that there are new dental problems with which dental surgeons have to cope regularly.
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They may have dental problems and need extra encouragement to go to the dentist.
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I have had extensive correspondence with my health authority over dental problems on behalf of my constituents.
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They had been given treatments that were both unnecessary and grossly unsatisfactory, creating long-term dental problems and the necessity for substantial remedial work.
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They are, first, hearing disabilities; secondly, dental problems; thirdly, eye problems; and, fourthly, foot problems.
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We have already heard how not receiving treatment at the right time can lead to far greater dental problems, and greater recourse to general practitioners.
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He mentioned that he was suffering from a stomach ulcer and had dental problems.
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We have also heard that we could tackle the cause of dental problems by taxing sugar.
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