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Author Archives: ddrowns
Smoking and Tongue Piercing
What happens if you smoke cigarettes after you just get your tongue pierced? Thanks, Andrew Dear Andrew, We recommend that you wait about six weeks to smoke after getting your tongue pierced. The reasoning behind this is the newly pierced … Continue reading
Posted in Tongue Piercing
Tagged Affects of Smoking after Tongue Piercing, Dental Hygiene and Tongue Piercing, Guide to Tongue Piercing, Infections on Tongue after Piercing, Taking Care of a Pierced Tongue
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Plaque Disclosing Tablets
What are plaque disclosing tablets and should you use them before or after you brush your teeth? Thanks, Stacy Dear Stacy, Plaque disclosing tablets are used after tooth brushing and flossing. Plaque disclosing products can come in a tablet form … Continue reading
Posted in Dental Hygiene
Tagged Disclosing Liquid and Tablets, Dye to See Plaque on Teeth, Help With Brushing, Improving Oral Hygiene
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Dental Health
I was recently diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and was told by my medical doctor that I should inform my dentist of my condition because it can pose dental problems. Can you tell me what dental concerns I need to be … Continue reading
Posted in Gentle Dentistry
Tagged Dental Hypoplasia, Diseases and Dental Health, Loose Teeth, TMJ Disorder and Health Issues
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Can you Whiten Hypoplasia?
I have a small yellowish white spot on my front tooth. If I use Crest Whitening Strips would it change the color of the spot to where it blends in with the rest of my teeth? Thanks, Annette Dear Annette, … Continue reading
Posted in Dental Bonding
Tagged Brownish Spot on Tooth, Enamel Hypoplasia, Whitening Spots on Teeth, Whitish Spot on Tooth
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Can a Tongue Scraper Help With Bad Breath?
Using a tongue scraper may help reduce bad breath, however will not eliminate the problem of halitosis completely. Post-nasal drip is a common reason for bad breath because it coats the back of the tongue with bacteria so a tongue … Continue reading
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Tagged Breath is Foul, Cleaning the Tongue to Reduce Bad Breath, Oral Hygiene, Prevention of Bad Breath, Tongue Scraper or Tongue Brushing
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Oxycodone and wisdom teeth extractions
I had my four wisdom teeth taken out two days ago and I’ve been taking oxycodone every 5 hours because my dentist told me to. It really helps with the pain but when I take it I feel really happy … Continue reading
Posted in Wisdom Teeth
Tagged Addition to Pain Medication, Pain Medications and Tooth Extractions, Treatment of Mouth Pain After Tooth Extraction
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Can TMJ Cause Facial Swelling?
I was diagnosed with TMJ a few months ago. I have noticed when it hurts; my cheeks and jaw line are swollen. I also have some facial pain along with pain in my jaw joint. Is all of this normal? … Continue reading
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Tagged Swelling from TMJ, Symptoms of TMJ, Treatment of TMJ
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How do I know if its tartar on my teeth and not plaque?
My teeth are a yellow white color and I am not sure if it is tarter or plaque. When they do the procedures to remove tartar and plaque how clean will my teeth look? Is it a financially wise to … Continue reading
Posted in Dental Hygiene
Tagged Importance of a Dental Cleaning, Make Teeth Whiter, Plaque vs Tarter, Stained Teeth, Yellow Teeth
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Does Graves Disease Cause Cavities?
I’m 16 and I’ve never had a cavity and when I found out I had one I was shocked because I have excellent dental hygiene. I brush my teeth every day, floss, and use mouthwash. Recently I was diagnosed with … Continue reading
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Tagged Dry Mouth and Graves Disease, Medications and Dry Mouth, Thyroid Problems and Dental Care, Tooth Decay and Graves Disease
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Is Wrigley’s EXTRA cool breeze sugar free gum good or bad for your teeth?
I am wondering if sugar free gum is ok to chew? Thanks, Pat Dear Pat Chewing gum does stimulate our salivary glands, therefore helps cleanse our teeth. However chewing gum on a constant basis it not good on our jaw … Continue reading
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Tagged Chewing Gum and Dental Care, Chewing Gum and TMJ, Sugarless Gum, Xylitol and Oral Health
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