dental health

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LindaOH @LindaOHio (222986) • United States 6 Oct

I'm getting sharp pains in the area of my ear on the same side as the root canal. There is a number I can call if I have any root canal problems; and I think I will do that today. I was tempted this weekend to call gravel man...

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Something is Missing.

rakski @rakski (156996) • Philippines 22 Jan 20

Yesterday was a unique day. Other than my daughter's birthday, something happened in my son's school. There was a mom with two special kids enrolled at them same school as my son. She was always shy but yesterday she talked to...

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When Do You Brush Your Teeth?

DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 13 May 19

So is there a best time to brush your teeth in the morning? Will it harm your teeth if you brush before breakfast, or should you wait until after? And why would it matter anyway as long as you brush? Apparently the answers to...

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My turnaround visit to the dentist

The Fly One @aureliah (24687) • Kenya 1 Sep 18

So I have this phobia to visit the dentist and I decided to go there today. The dentist suggested an X-ray and I could not believe what I saw. I have extracted already 3 of them, 4 others have the roots only and must be removed....

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root canal

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Braces/Invisalign help to cut down on my snacking...

schulzie @schulzie (4061) • United States 13 Feb 13

I've noticed that since wearinh my braces (Invisalign to be exact) it has helped to cut down on my snacking. I have to remove the plastic aligners (that's what they're called) in order to eat anything and to drink anything besides...

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The water pick is quite useful!

youless @youless (114117) • Guangzhou, China 21 Mar 11

Since I joined weibo (a website similar with Twitter), and one day my friend posted he bought the water pick which was recommended by the dental doctor. I was interested in it since I paid attention to the dental health. After I...

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Cat's Longevitity - Feline Dental Hygiene Matters!

schulzie @schulzie (4061) • United States 8 Feb 11

I was reading about cats the other day and was researching a cat's longevitiy, or how long a cat's lifespan can be. I had no idea that a feline's dental hygiene actually mattered! A veteranarian said that a cat could die as a...

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Should we brush our teeth after every meal or snack?

Bellapop @Bellapop (1279) 7 Dec 10

I know it would be ideal, then no one would need to see the dentist so often. But do we really need to? And what happens when you're at work and don't have enough time or it's inconvenient? :)

brushing after every meal

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How often do you go?

anetteh @anetteh (3590) • Sweden 18 Oct 10

Today I have my second visit to dental care in three days. I have so much tartar so I had to go more than once this week. In itself it is good to keep in track of your mouth as well as everything else. Oral care is as important as...

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Anyone try xylitol for cavity prevention?

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 10 Aug 10

We were just at the dentist this morning & of course more news about cavities... *sigh* But the hygentist said maybe trying something like Xylitol would help deter some of the cavities we get, especailly since we have well water...

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bad breath

meggggg @meggggg (155) • Philippines 22 Jun 09

What do you do if you're talking to someone with bad breath and you can't stand the smell?

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etiquette

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do you forget to brush your teeth?

meggggg @meggggg (155) • Philippines 22 Jun 09

do you forget to brush your teeth? i forget to brush my teeth all the time. i get cavities. how do you suggest i don't forget?

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lost my retainers

meggggg @meggggg (155) • Philippines 22 Jun 09

I lost my retainers they just fell off my night table then it looks like they disappeared. what to do what to do. my dentist will kill me and it costs so much i don't want new ones made

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how conscious of your oral hygeine.....

juhi06 @juhi06 (1850) • India 14 Oct 08

hi dear friends oral hygeine each one of you is aware of . one takes care!! how much is the question? simply brushing the teeth or taking good care of your dental line? visiting a dentist at least once in six months? which...

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oral hygeine

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Children brushing teeth

amandalyn @amandalyn (42) • United States 28 Jul 08

Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make brushing teeth time easier and more fun for my daughter?

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Do you floss your teeth?

prettiemammie @prettiemammie (835) • United States 10 Apr 08

I don’t always floss my teeth, I honestly admit that. I only floss my teeth whenever I remember to do it. At times I really get lazy, specially at night. My last visit to the dentist, he asked me do you floss your teeth? I...

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Bruxism - Do you grit and grind your teeth?

kellys3ps @kellys3ps (3723) • United States 15 Mar 08

Some people blame stress, while others point to heredity, but no matter what the cause, millions of people spend their sleeping hours grinding their teeth. Many people are unaware of the fact that they are doing it unless an...

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Dental Health and Sonicare...It's Great!

cjsmom @cjsmom (1423) • United States 12 Dec 07

I have been a Bzz Agent for about a year now and I love it. Recently they sent me a Sonicare toothbrush sanitizer to use, keep, and talk about. Previous to this product the site sent me a Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush. I love...

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sonicare

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Do you grind your teeth at night

HomeFlower @HomeFlower (987) • Canada 23 Sep 07

I have a night guard because I grind my teeth at night. I actually grind my teeth all the time and should be wearing the guard "as needed" (like all the time !!!!) but when I put it on at night, I can't stand it and end up taking...

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night guard

teeth protection

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Would You Be Grossed Out If Your Dentist Had Bad Teeth?

biwasaki @biwasaki (1745) • United States 9 Jul 07

Due to the type of insurance that my daughters have, they can only go to one place here for dental care. The dentist there has HORRIBLE teeth. They're yellow and crooked and look totally neglected. Aside from the fact that it...

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