Question 1

does wine gum, chips and chocolate cause pimples?

Accepted Answer

Diet and acne: No, they do not.  In my opinion, acne is not caused by diet.

Question 2

i have a strange sensation on the tip of my tongue, like i've been eating lemon or lime wine gums, it doesn't go away n make me feel a bit sick!

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Vague: Hard to say without a thorough history and exam.  Duration, frequency, cause, severity?  Could be an inflamed taste bud.  I would see a dentist and have it evaluated.

Question 3

i have alot of plaque on tooth at gum line, plaque is also discolored and i drink moderate wine. can the teeth and plaque be stained from wine?

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Yes: The tannins and other agents in wine tea and coffee are fully capable of causing these stains. Of course the solution is proper plaque removal with brushing and inter-dental cleaning to get rid of that stained plaque. If it's there long enough to acquire staining, it's been there too long!

Question 4

should companies that sell alcoholic beverages be required to provide nutritional information?

Accepted Answer

No nutritional info: There is no signficant nutritional value in drinking alcohol--only empty calories. Nutritional labels are designed to help people make informed food choices. Be smart, eat healthy, and limit alcohol consumption (see earlier healthtap responses regarding responsible alcohol ingestion).

Question 5

where can i find information about how pain management medications does do damage to your gums if taken over 10 years straight? i read a scientist study in 2003 but i forgot the information so i definitely need to restudy it.. thank u for your time!?

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: www.nlm.nih.gov is the site for the National Library of Medicine. It is a good place to start.

Question 6

what effect does gum have on the human body? this informationj is needed for my class project.

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Gum : Gum tissue surrounds all of the teeth in the oral cavity.  An infection of the gum can be localized to the gum tissue itself (gingivitis), or spread beneath the gum tissue into the bone surrounding the teeth causing loosesness (periodontitis), or in some cases spread into the bloodstream causing a systemic body infection requiring antibiotic treatment.

Question 7

while having healthy gums is crucial, it's not good to scare or alarm the public with information that's premature. true?

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Question?: That appears to be a statement rather than a question.  Did i miss something?  I agree about not scaring the public.  What gives you that impression or what source are you referring to?  If you supply more information, perhaps we can address your concerns.

Question 8

if a person had periodontitis / gum disease and gave oral sex can the receiver get infected. as there's no information on this on web?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal disease: The bacteria that causes periodontal disease can be transferred during kissing or sharing utensils.  While there will be an exchange of bacteria during oral sex,there are more serious diseases that can be transferred than periodontal disease. Please practice safe sex.

Question 9

how to treat a cavity under the gum line i have a small cavity under the gum, is there a way to treat this? my dentist is giving me confusing information. for example, he'll say "we cannot root canal it and set a crown" but then he'll say "we can root can

Accepted Answer

It : It wasn't mentioned if you have symptoms, e.g. Severe pain, why  a root canal was recommended. Assuming the tooth is healthy, if you are my patient, i will use my laser to do gum reduction (gingivectomy) after application of a strong topical anesthetic, provided it won't violate the biologic width (which is within 3mm), to access and restore the small cavity. In case there is already a pulpal involvement, (e.g. A narrow opening but  deep enough to communicate to the pulp), a root canal has to be done. I will recommend implant vs. Bridge to preserve the bone integrity, easier flossing, and capacity to chew hard foods without traumatizing the abutments where the pontic (floating crown) has to be connected.

The success and longevity of this treatment will depend on a number of factors including your occlusion (if the bite is balanced), oral hygiene, habits, and diet.

Question 10

i have a gum picking problem. do you have any advice?

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Possible: Not sure of what you already tried and you should ofcourse see your docs before you take antyhing but...If not already in therapy with behavioral modification techniques you should be. Pharmacologic treatments include ssri meds, these treat anxiety and reduce picking, n--acetyl cysteine, topiramate, Clonidine all have been used as well. Talk to your drs about the risk , benefits and altrenatives.

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Does wine gum, chips and chocolate cause pimples?

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I have a strange sensation on the tip of my tongue, like i've been eating lemon or lime wine gums, it doesn't go away n make me feel a bit sick!

A member asked:

I have alot of plaque on tooth at gum line, plaque is also discolored and i drink moderate wine. can the teeth and plaque be stained from wine?

A member asked:

Should companies that sell alcoholic beverages be required to provide nutritional information?

A member asked:

Where can i find information about how pain management medications does do damage to your gums if taken over 10 years straight? i read a scientist study in 2003 but i forgot the information so i definitely need to restudy it.. thank u for your time!?

A member asked:

What effect does gum have on the human body? this informationj is needed for my class project.

A member asked:

While having healthy gums is crucial, it's not good to scare or alarm the public with information that's premature. true?

A member asked:

If a person had periodontitis / gum disease and gave oral sex can the receiver get infected. as there's no information on this on web?

A member asked:

How to treat a cavity under the gum line i have a small cavity under the gum, is there a way to treat this? my dentist is giving me confusing information. for example, he'll say "we cannot root canal it and set a crown" but then he'll say "we can root can

A member asked:

I have a gum picking problem. do you have any advice?

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