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Waterpiks Good for Kids and Adults?
Asked by M.W. from Boise
on July 3, 2009
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Hi All,
I have been thinking of buying a waterpik or that type of product to use instead of flossing, and maybe instead of brushing, because they have a toothbrush ...
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- Hi M., I am a dentist. PLEASE do not use a waterpik instead of brushing and flossing. I actually do NOT recommend waterpiks in the absence of gum disease or bra...
- I was required to use a Waterpik when I had braces back in high school. I wasn't good at flossing around the braces so it was a good help. Didn't do any damage. I...
- I don't see why they would hurt, be sure to get a fluoride prescription and make sure that YoU brush their back teeth well. My dentist also told me that it is best ...
Braces. What Should I Know?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 26, 2012
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My 8-year-old is getting her braces put on on May 7th (top and bottom). The orthodontist will obviously educate us on how to care for them, etc., but I want some prac...
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- N., NOT saying this to freak you out, but my son had a check up this very morning. And I asked his dentist about the crowding of some of his teeth and how every othe...
- the two most important pieces of advice i can give is brush your teeth reeaallly well (i know someone who got their braces off and u could see the little white squares...
- The Orthodontist will tell you all of that. You just have to ask them. Eating hard things, can bend the wires. Sticky foods can get stuck in the braces. Water p...
Tooth Question for Mama Not Baby
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on March 30, 2010
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this morning when i woke up, i had a tender area on my the gum at the last tooth on the top. the gum is a little purple around the tooth on one side. it doesnt hurt on...
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- You could have some of the food or the shell stuck under the gum. Popcorn kernels are really bad at doing this. I would suggest brushing it really well, swishing with ...
- Sounds like you might have a piece of nut stuck in there. I would suggest that you do one of two things, either take our tooth brush and brush it good, so remove an...
- I did not have my wisdom teeth out as a young person, because I thought "Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it." But in my 40's, I got a pain in the back gum area. To...
Permanent Retainer
Asked by M.<. from Owensboro
on March 30, 2012
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My dentist put in a permanent retainer behind my bottom six teeth. From one eye tooth to the other. They glue the metal onto my teeth. I had it put on after braces. It...
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- you are the boss just tell them you want it off. when i turned 16 i told my orthodontist i wasnt going to be driving with braces and he took them off. he wanted to le...
- I have one, after redoing braces last summer. The discomfort lasts for a few days, or maybe a week, but then you'll get used to it. However, I do find myself pushing...
- I had three years of braces as a kid and wore my retainer for a while but eventually I would find it across the room in the mornings when I would wake up. Apparently I...
Gum Disease Home Remedies??
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on March 12, 2012
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Just came from the dentist and was told I have minor gum disease. A surprise as I've always had great teeth/gums and cleaning routine. They did that little test where ...
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- My hygienist always recommends gargling with peroxide/water (half and half). Not sure that will turn it around.... Be careful, vigorous brushing can be the culprit...
- Hydrogen Peroxide. :)
- A water pik works great! Use the water pik, brush, floss and use Listerine mouthwash (it's an antiseptic - kills the germs but you have to keep it in your mouth for a...
Popcorn Alternative for Boy with New Braces
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on January 17, 2012
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HI Moms:
My 12 year old just got braces and his favorite snack is popcorn, which he is not allowed to eat. He will have these braces fro over two years so I am won...
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- Per my 12 yo daughter who is sitting next to me: "When I had braces, I still ate popcorn. I chewed it on the sides of my braces where it wouldn't get stuck." Hope tha...
- Pirate's Booty! Lower in fat than most chips and other junk food. It's really quite yummy!
- Pirate Booty! http://piratebrands.com/ Total godsend when SD had braces and before DD could manage the kernels.
Complete Loss of Taste
Asked by M.K. from Appleton
on April 5, 2011
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My husband has had NO sense of taste for about 2 weeks now. He was taking a medication for a skin issue that caused flu-like body aches and headaches; we looked up th...
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- The bad breath sounds like an infection. I don't really know beyond that. I know there was a claim that Zyrtex (not sure if I spelled that right) could cause you to ...
- ok, so this might not be helpful at all, but i watched this episode of house where this guy had really bad breath, and it was caused by an infection is his bone in his...
- Does he use a lot of artificial sweeteners, like Splenda, in his tea or does he drink a lot of diet sodas? There were a few huge cases that had big health risks due to...
Oral Hygiene
Asked by R.M. from Minneapolis
on July 15, 2011
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I am inquired about what a good oral hygiene routine would be. At this time we floss, brush and then rinse with mouthwash but I am wondering if this is a good routine....
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- I hate to break it to you but Xylitol, while good for oral hygiene, makes your teeth yellow over time. It's a side effect that I am no longer willing to chance! My m...
- That's more of a program to stop rampant decay, as far as I understand it. If you do get lots of cavities, frequently, then it's a good idea to get the bacteria under ...
- 1) Spiffies Tooth Wipes. GOOD product. We use it. Easy. Easier than your routine. http://www.spiffies.com/ Xylitol tooth wipes. Even for adults. I use it too....
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...
Bad Breath
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on April 25, 2012
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I have BAD BREATH and it is becoming extremely bothersome to me...I am not sure what else to do, anyone have any advice to offer? I brush twice a day, floss, brush som...
