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What Is a K-1 (Fiance) Visa?

The K-1 visa is for foreign nationals who intend to marry U.S. citizens. Before you apply for a K-1 visa, learn more about the application process and timeline.

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Rowan Guthrie

What Is a IR1 Visa?

U.S. citizens and permanent residents can live in the United States with their foreign-born spouses with an IR1 visa. Learn more.

Legal

Elizabeth Marcant

What Happens If You Break a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

Signed an NDA? You need to know more about how these agreements are enforced and what can happen if you break the contract.

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Andrea Burton

How to Care For Your Dental Implants

If you're considering dental implants to replace one or more teeth, you may wonder how much extra care they require, especially after surgery.

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Andrea Burton

How Often Do You Need a Dental X-Ray?

Dental X-rays help oral health professionals locate hidden problems without using invasive techniques, and their frequency can range from six months to a few years.

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Andrea Burton

What's the Difference Between a Dentist and an Orthodontist?

Although both dentists and orthodontists have years of schooling devoted to oral health issues, they each have a particular focus.

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Medical

Elizabeth Michael

How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Tooth Extraction?

If your dentist or oral surgeon has recommended a tooth extraction, you're probably not looking forward to recovery. The good news is that with simple teeth extractions, patients often start feeling like themselves again within 72 hours.