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Brought to you by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, New York. Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, investment, or medical advice and is not intended to influence any reader’s decision to select, enroll in, or disenroll from a Medicare plan. This is not dental care advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your dentist. If you have any concerns about your dental health, please contact your dentist's office.
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7 https://health.costhelper.com/teeth-cleaning.html, accessed August 2023
Brought to you by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, New York. Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, investment, or medical advice and is not intended to influence any reader’s decision to select, enroll in, or disenroll from a Medicare plan. This is not dental care advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your dentist. If you have any concerns about your dental health, please contact your dentist's office.