Gum Health
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Pregnancy Gums
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on February 9, 2010
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Hello all you helpful Mamas out there.
I am hoping that someone can give me some advice. I know that this is probably more of a vanity thing right now, but I need ...
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- I had one like this when I was pregnant too. it was on the side though. I had to completely avoid touching it for a long time. I didn't floss it and I barely brushed...
- I can't say that I have experienced exactly what you are going through, but I did get some pregnancy related gingivitis myself. My dentist told me to use listerine eve...
- I got the 'pregnancy-related' conditions...including gestational periodontal disease (bad gums). I can recommend that you keep with your good flossing and brushing ha...
Gums in Mouth Keep Bleeding.
Asked by K.V. from Lansing
on January 25, 2011
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I have a dentist appt next month, so I will ask when I go because I don't want to make an appt any sooner.
But I thought I would ask you ladies.
My gums bleed ev...
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- I have the same problem. I now see a periodontal hygenist who scales and root planes my teeth. I just great teeth and bad gums...and this has helped a lot. Addition...
- - How's your vitamin C intake? It's amazing how many people in the winter actually have mild forms of scurvy. - How's you firmness on your toothbrush? Most dentists...
- It could be a sign of pregnancy or of course tons of other illnesses or disorders as well. Have you figured out if this is in relation to any other symptoms?
Orajel Bad for Baby's Gums??
Asked by N.J. from Chicago
on November 30, 2007
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I've heard this rumor ever since my daughter was born in 04' She was a good teether. Never made a fuss. Now, my son who is just about 11 mo. old is already growing in...
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- I've used Baby Orajel with all three of my kids with great results. It provides enough relief to allow them to get through the pain. I'd try it on your baby and see ho...
- I'm not sure about the rumor but I think that we had orajel with a pain reliever in it. I never used it b/c my daughter just didn't seem to have teething issues but I...
- Jenny My pediatrician says Orajel is pretty much useless b/c it only works for about 5 minutes at a time. I wouldn't even bother unless you wanted to keep reapplyi...
Wondering If There's a "Healthy" Chewing Gum Out There
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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I'm guessing this product has got to be out there somewhere - I'm just not sure where to look. I'm looking for a chewing gum of sorts that is sugarless/sugar-free but...
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- I like Xlylichew. Some of the natural gums stick to your dental work, but I don't find this one does. I get it at Fruitful Yeild.
- I chew EXTRA. It's sugarfree and good. Cheap at Walmart and produce stores everywhere.
- There used to be ones with xylitol when I used to chew gum many years ago. Xylitol is a sweetener made from birch bark I believe. The European Dentist association u...
Gum Problems During Pregnancy..
Asked by J.C. from New York
on April 19, 2009
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I have had tender and bleeding gums since my first trimester with this pregnancy. I am now 35 weeks pregnant, and for the last month or so, I have been dealing with s...
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- hi J., i think you should see a dentist right away (or as soon as the insurance kicks in). oral health is linked to our overall health, and if you have an infection it...
- See the dentist ASAP. In the mean time...take calcium with vit. D. My doctor had me on Caltrait Plus with Vit.D. Also keep your teeth and gums extrememly clean. Use li...
- As a Dental Hygiene Student having just learned about pyogenic granulomas, I second Lisa and Luz. IT's nothing to worry about, but you should definetly have your teet...
Gum Surgery for Periodontitis??
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2011
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My periodontist told me yesterday that I will be needing gum surgery due to periodontitis. I am really freaking out about this because it's surgery!!! I really dont kn...
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- my sister had it done, and my dentist is "watching" me because I will most likely need it too. My sister said the recovery was pretty bad. She was in a lot of pain. So...
- Hi T., I had this procedure down about 5 yrs ago. Don't want to scare you, but for me, this was worse than having a c-section....I had it done on a Friday, was out ...
- If you have always taken care of your teeth and gums, I would get a second opinion. Either a regular dentist or another perio. If you need the surgery, don't panic, ...
Gums Have Been Swollen in My 10 Month Old for over a Month, Probably 2
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on March 31, 2008
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My little guy just turned 10 mos yesterday, he has 8 teeth already and has been getting teeth consistantly since he was 4 1/2 mos old. About 2 months ago I noticed his...
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- I have three amazing children, and I have learned with each of them to trust my instincts. If you aren't getting the response you think you should from the pediatricia...
- Hello there, the first thought that came to my mind after reading was have you consider a dentist? i know he may seem to young to go to a dentist, but they are the...
- Molars can take a long time to come in. When my almost 3 year old was a baby and getting his molars it took around 6 months. I thought numerous times that the teeth ...
15 Mth. Appears to Have Bruised or Dark Spot on Swollen Gum??? Help!
Asked by J.B. from New York
on August 2, 2010
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My son has a dark spot on his top gums what appears to be a bruised gum or decayed. I can't tell what it is. Is this normal for a molar coming in? Of course it h...
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- Hi J. he may have bumped his mouth and bruised his gums, but if you need peace of mind take him to his doctor. J.
- My daughter had what they called an eruption cyst. Her gum was swollen and looked blue so I took her to the dentist, he said it would just disappear after her tooth c...
- Sounds like a molar coming in. If he's uncomfortable, give him some motrin and maybe a popsicle to help numb the area. My daughter gnawed on frozen fruit in a baby s...
Cuts on Face and Gums
Asked by S.S. from Dover
on August 18, 2008
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my five year old SD did a facedive into some concrete over the weekend with her mother, and has a lot of abrasions on her face and in her mouth. we took her to the ER...
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- Please contact your pediatrician for more advice. The ER doctor should have answered these questions, which are good ones. My daughter got a "concrete burn" on her che...
- Hi S.! First off let me tell you I'm the Queen of clutz. Anyway, about a year ago I was playing w/the dog. Long story short I jump up on the landing of the porch & l...
- We had somewhat of a similar situation with our 3 year old situation recently where she had an incident with a treadmill and we ended up in the ER. They gave us differ...
My Daughter Ate 7Pieces of Gum!!
Asked by C.C. from Pueblo
on July 6, 2007
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Hi, my 20mo old daughter got into my purse while I was out of the room and got my gum. It is Trident so the smaller pieces and I found 8 wrappers and no gum to go with...
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- The previous answer sounds like a reasonable idea. If you are very concerned keep her awake and close to you for a while, I haven't ever seen warning labels on gum so...
- My personal non-medical response is that I wouldn't even worry about it. IF in the next week or so there seemed to be a problem, I would decide what to do next. ...
- wow sounds like what my daughter did a few days ago... We have just moved and I am still looking for my stuff.. Such as my birth control... well we had a lady come tal...
