"It took a while to piece together why I was even in an ambulance and why I didn't have teeth, " said Stevens, whose injuries resulted in 40 stitches to her face, dental implants and memory loss.

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This is because the new fossil and 1470 share several features, including the flat face below the nose and dental structure, which once led to the species' separation.

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Face cleaners, pricey moisturizers and dental care products all also command more for the label and marketing than for performance.

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One elderly woman recalled getting hit in the face with a matkot paddle and needing dental work.

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His hairline is receding, and, if one had to guess, he has, over the years, in the face of high-def scrutiny and the fight against time, enjoined the expensive attentions of cosmetic and dental practitioners.

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