oral health

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[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 14 Oct 23

Next week will be my schedule to visit to the dental clinic. I already ask the latest price quotation of their services and as usual, it's getting higher. It said that those are only the "base" price and can go higher after the...

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Mouthwash

Denise @petatonicsca (7070) • Japan 16 May 20

I never used mouthwash growing up, just toothpaste. After becoming an adult I still didn't use it much. Now that I am an older adult, I have been using this Japanese style of gargle/mouthwash with povidone iodine in it for...

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Don’t even dare doing it! (DIY Braces)

JR T. @StyleWithSense (1954) 5 Mar 20

Dental care is important. It boosts one's self confidence and also helps in health and oral reasons. Having a perfect smile is always a goal for everyone. Some do everything to achieve it even doing the unexpected and the most...

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I have good news!

Amber @AmbiePam (121143) • United States 28 Feb 20

My last post detailed that I had chipped my front tooth, and I wasn't sure how I was going to pay for it. God not only made a way, he gave me a bonus! My dentist had to reschedule me for Monday because her sister went into labor,...

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Those are some teeth.

Amber @AmbiePam (121143) • United States 26 Feb 20

Ugh. I chipped one of my front teeth, and now have to come up with money to fix it. It's disappointing, and frustrating, but this is when trusting God comes in handy. It's comforting to know He cares about me enough to help find a...

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Back from the dentist: no implants

marguicha @marguicha (230365) • Chile 28 Aug 19

I went to the dentist, mainly to talk to him. There is a molar that has not behaved very well, but it doesn´t hurt either. The dentist had proposed a couple of implants. One would be instead of the problematic molar and the other...

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~~Do You Have To Brush Your Teeth~~

Sam Ech @Sambriel (2251) 27 Aug 17

It's true too much of just about every thing is bad No one wants to share that unpleasant savor coming out of line called mouth either is there? but come to think of it,do you have to brush your teeth? How many times do you think...

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One should have respect for INDIAN BLACK BERRY

s sivasubrahmanyam @shivamani10 (11035) • Hyderabad, India 27 Jun 17

Though it is very easy to say but difficult to follow. I really hate Indian Blackberry just because of the color of the black skin over it. The reason I do not know.What harm has the outer black layer cause me? But, whenver I...

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good for digestion

good for menstrual disorder

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Do you really take cavities in your teeth seriously?

Aditya goyal @Roshanseema204 (8) 3 Apr 16

Recently came up a case in a dental college in india where a patient presented with pain in his wisdom tooth. When examined for the cause, doctors witnessed a strange finding. A small plantlet was found coming out of the wisdom...

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Choosing the Right Toothpaste for You

Classen Family Dentistry @classendentistry (8) • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 19 May 14

1. Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth Most toothpastes for sensitivity contain 5% potassium nitrate which aid in the blocking of the hot and cold receptors. Overly active receptors send pain signals to the brain, causing the...

toothpaste selection

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Importance of Regular Teeth Cleanings

Classen Family Dentistry @classendentistry (8) • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 17 Mar 14

Your dental health is more important than just having a pearly white smile. Medical studies show a correlation between a person's dental health and their overall health. For example, those with gum disease have a greater risk of...

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teeth cleanings

How do you avoid gingivitis?

rashima @rashima (71) • India 27 May 11

How to avoid bleeding and loose gums?

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New Study Reports Drinking Only Filtered Water Increases Cavities By 50%.

elmiko @elmiko (6630) • United States 26 Feb 11

This made me feel good about my choice to just drink tap water over filtered water when I heard this news about 10 minutes ago. This is the reason I decided to drink just tap water to begin with. The study suggests it can help...

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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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Are there any treatments for regular sores in the mouth or tongue?

pinksplotch @pinksplotch (268) • Quezon City, Philippines 21 Sep 10

What is the quick cure for regular sores in the mouth or tongue?

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Teeth Whitening

cmjune76 @cmjune76 (273) • United States 28 Apr 10

What is your preferred (and successful) method for whitening your own teeth? I am in the market and deciding between using my dentist's ZOOM method versus over the counter products. All insight on this would be appreciated!...

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Do You Have No Cavities?

elmiko @elmiko (6630) • United States 14 Jan 10

Some people seem to eat whatever they want and they have no problems with getting cavities. Are you one of those people?

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Brush teeth before go to sleep,do you have this habit?

shia88 @shia88 (4570) • Malaysia 2 Oct 09

Dear MyLotters, Brushing your teeth with toothpaste is essential for good oral health.It will help to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.Removing stains and avoiding bad breath are added benefits of brushing your...

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How often do you floss?

virusxtreme24 @virusxtreme24 (805) 17 Aug 09

Hey myLotters, We all know that flossing is an important part of oral health. However, a lot of us neglect flossing because we think we don't need it or because we're lazy to. I'm going to admit that I don't floss everyday,...

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Do you make regular visits to the dentist for a routine check-up?

kalav56 @kalav56 (11464) • India 12 May 09

We are supposed to visit our dentist every six months and there is a very humorous poem by Ogden Nash where he calls it a 'vicious circle’. After humorously describing the horrible experience with the dentist, he calls it a...

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