This is the dental work you should tackle before you retire
Take care of your teeth before you retire, because you can’t count on Medicare.
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Stephanie Thurrott
Stephanie Thurrott writes for online and print clients that include NBC News, UPS, Stanford Health, Coldwell Banker, and Northwestern Mutual. She covers a range of topics: health and wellness, travel, nutrition, creativity, home and garden, domestic violence, and education.
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