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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 ...
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...
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...
Toothpaste Is Making Me Throw Up
Asked by W.A. from Madison
on October 16, 2008
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I can't find a toothpaste this time that doesn't make me throw up immediately after brushing. I'm 10 1/2 weeks pregnant. It's my 5th pregnancy and I have always been ...
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- Hi W.! I used to gag when brushing too, I just hated it! I used an all-natural toothpaste called Tom's of Maine (I think?, I found it at Walmart. It is very mildy m...
- W., I had the same problem when I was pregnant with my 4th. I found if took a Vit B6 (doctors suggestion) before bed that my morning sickness was better and then toot...
- How about cinnamon flavor? I would try a coop, they have more natural choices and maybe more flavors too.
Childrens Cough Medicine
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on October 23, 2007
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Is anyone familiar with the list of over the counter cough mediations that are still considered safe for children under the age 6? Both my boys have runny noses and w...
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- Hi! I have a almost 3 year old (she will be 3 in dec) and I was told by my doc that it was SAFE to purchase childrens pedisure. The one I got was for colds and it was ...
- I think your best option would be to ask your child's dr. Alot of the medications do not give you dosage information for children under 6 and your dr would be the best...
- I do not know about the actual medicine. But, just try this technique for a few nights... Simply rub Vick's over the bottoms of their feet and cover with their socks...
Dental Fillings for a 4 Year Old
Asked by Z.B. from Boston
on October 9, 2009
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I just took my son to his 1st dentist appointment. He will be 5 in January and it has been a lack of dental insurance that has stopped me from bringing him in sooner,...
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- I would go with the dentist recommendation. Perhaps they can also seal the molars which my kids had done (paint-on stuff by dentist, dry at office, no food or drink f...
- Hi Z., The work needs to be done. Most germs enter the body through the mouth so dental care is very important. I second going to a dental school. Tufts is great. i be...
- In addition to what's been suggested, you might consider a "Hummingbird" battery operated flosser. It vibrates gently as you move the floss holder up and down. It's m...
Problem with My Gums
Asked by B.L. from Fort Myers
on November 29, 2006
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As a person who despises the dentist with a passion, I can count on one hand how many times I have been to one. Im hoping someone else has had something similar to thi...
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- its bacteria builing up under your gum line. You really should go to the dentist, have a check up and a cleaning. You might want to go and get yourself a waterpik, a...
- I am a dental hygienist and from what you described, it could be a couple of things. First, if you haven't been to the dentist that much, you may be overdue for a pro...
- As a person who has seen the dentist too many times in my life (was born with weak enamel from mom taking anti-bodics when she was pregnant with me)to remember, it sou...
