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What is a dental dam for?

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Where could i buy a dental dam?

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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is having a rubber dental dam like?

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I've found "rubber shorts" on amazon. Many are made of spandex (some 20%, and 80% nylon or cotton). Is this an effective alternative to dental dams?

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Everytime my boyfriend gives me oral sex I get BV. We never use a dental dam or any protection when I receive oral from him.Is this causing my BV?

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Should i be concerned that my dentist performed a root canal on me without the use of a dental dam?

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Can my husband give me oral sex when I have type 2 genital herpes without a dental dam? What are the chance he will get it that way?

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Hello, I am a man who has sex with men. I am HIV negative, but I just had anal sex with a man who is positive. We used condoms for all the intercourse, but I performed analingus and felatio on him without a dental dam. Will I become infected?

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Getting retreat for root canal #2 molar going to diff Endo. Did not use dental dam & held cheek open with finger. Very painful No mouth rinse or cleaned area. no micro glasses. Tooth hurts worse. Have to go back for 2nd half. Is this normal? Worried?

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