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Your Highness Emperor Albert Whisker @CaptAlbertWhisker (32760) • Calgary, Alberta 8 Mar

Something I realized is that as we grow old, our gums actually sink. I thought that this is only for denture users because I heard many denture users said that they change dentures every five years because their dentures get loose...

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ever had a wisdom tooth pulled out that needed surgery?

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 8 Jul 21

My last wisdom tooth is being a pain. It hasn't even grown much yet but it's rotten and i really want it pulled out. It's definitely gonna need some surgery, just imagining it is quite scary. Have you done it? How...

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Do you rinse after brushing your teeth?

****DANIELLE**** @VivaLaDani13 (60812) • Perth, Australia 19 May 19

I know this sounds like a stupid question or like I haven't put much thought into a discussion but I am genuinely interested to know. For many many years my dad and I would comment on something we noticed often in movies. And...

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I hate when people throw gum anywhere- So gross!

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 29 Sep 18

Hi mylotters. In India, it's seen more that people throw anything on road and especially when it comes to chewing gums, I find it very gross. I don't like chewing gum myself but I don't mind other people having it as long as they...

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Oral Hygiene is a must! How you take care of your teeth??

Rashna Gandhi @Rashnag (30597) • Surat, India 12 Sep 18

Hi mylotters. I personally believe that oral hygiene is a must. I take good care of my teeth by brushing it properly in morning. Throughout the day whenever I eat something, gargling is necessary for me. However, I know there are...

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Mouthwash

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 14 Nov 17

Do you love it or hate it? Do you tolerate it or barely tolerate it? I hate the stuff and cannot hold it in my mouth or swish when it's full strength so lately, I use half and half. Half water and half mouthwash in the cap. I...

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How to treat Receding gums..Home remedies..

Marja @buenavida (9984) • Sweden 14 Jul 17

Most of us know that brushing our teeth can keep our gums healthy, but there are more ways we can use, and these are home remedies.. Drinking green tea is good and coconut oil and sesame oil helps us by cleaning away bacteria.....

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Eliminating dental calculus

Cristian Ichim @Cristi_Ichim (3750) • Bucharest, Romania 20 Jun 17

As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, I wanted to go to the dentist and to eliminate tartar (a.k.a calculus) from my teeth and I did go today. It was a little painful but it was worth it. My gums are now free and happy...

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What a way to start the day - mouth open with drool pouring out!

AbbyGreenhill @AbbyGreenhill (45490) • United States 22 May 17

What better way to start a Monday morning than a trip to the dentist! It was my four-month gum cleaning. I like early morning appointments since I feel that the dentist is in a far better mood with his first patient of the day...

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Itchy Teeth

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 13 Mar 17

I have mild allergies and as such I find that over the counter medicine such as Benadryl hits the spot. However, recently I've been noticing another symptom that is hard to deal with. That is - Itchy teeth! lol. I suppose...

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Is it normal to hurt after a dental cleaning?

Angel Santos @Montecristodog (787) • United States 25 Feb 17

Yesterday, I went to my dentist. I had not had a dental cleaning for about almost a year. Until then, I had no problems with my gums. The assistant performed the procedure and it was painful. The dentist said I had inflamed gums....

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Does 3 times brushing weakens gums?

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 6 Jun 16

Many of us have the habit of brushing our teeth 3 times of the day. Dentists say brushing the teeth twice a day is fine. 3 times a day if one brushes with hard tooth brush, it can be weaken the gum. In India the most beneficial...

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Are chocolates harmful for teeth?

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 24 May 16

In India children are very fond of chocolates, like 5 star, Diary chocolates, gems and other chocolates. Children have milk tooth which go off and the permanent teeth come after that. Excessive eating of chocolates create damage...

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A Visit to the Dentist - Ouch!

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (128832) • Gainesville, Florida 18 Feb 16

A week ago while visiting the dentist, it was discovered that I had an infection in my gums below the tooth line. Since that visit was for a complete examination and x-rays, the dentist scheduled me to come back today to address...

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Why Me?

IvySaysHi @IvySaysHi (4603) • United States 17 Feb 16

Well now I have a sore throat and tongue, but I think it is from the antibiotics I have been taking. My infection is gone from around the wisdom tooth so I am just going to stop drinking the antibiotics. I can't wait to be done...

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Ear hurts when I swallow. Anyone knows what that could mean?

****DANIELLE**** @VivaLaDani13 (60812) • Perth, Australia 21 Jan 16

A couple of days ago, I was eating lunch and I noticed that my right inner ear had an uncomfortable feeling whenever I swallowed. Earlier tonight it was doing it again and about 20 minutes ago my gum was hurting a bit whenever I...

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I hear the dentist calling me.....

AbbyGreenhill @AbbyGreenhill (45490) • United States 1 Sep 15

I got out of my dental appointment last week - I was kind and let my husband go first and after almost 2 hours in the chair I said I'd take a rain check. Well, today's the rain check day. I let him go first since he hadn't had a...

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dogs, bones, and gum-bleeding....

Cutie18f @Cutie18f (9546) • Philippines 4 Apr 13

Is it normal for dogs' gums to bleed when they are trying to bite/eat big and hard bones? I have noticed this in our labrador. Whenever I give him big bones, I notice bleeding in his gums. Of course, the bone must be very hard so...

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Have you extraxted your wisdom teeth yet?

besweet @besweet (9831) • Ireland 7 Nov 12

I had a scan last year and my dentist said that I only have 2 wisdom teeth and they have come out in sideways (outwards), but without affecting any other teeth so I can keep them! However, it's hard to brush them because the...

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doll25 @doll25 (26) 22 Aug 12

9 year's from now i suffer gingivitis gum infections.. don't know what's the exact antibiotic for the remedy of this.

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