Question 1

how to fix mouth rot?

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Please start: with thorough dental evaluation. Your dentist  can refer as indicated.

Question 2

how can i get a wider mouth?

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A palete expander: We use these sometimes as part over overall orthodontic treatment.

Question 3

how come my mouth hurt so bad?

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There is not: Enough information provided to answer this question. Consider clarifying and re-asking.

Question 4

my mouth becomes dry at night?

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The most common: The most common reason for mouth dryness at night is mouth breathing.  See an ENT.

Question 5

my mouth bleeds if i suck hard?

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Gum disease: If you you bleed in your mouth from just a sucking type of movement, you should see a dentist to make sure you don't have an oral lesion somewhere causing this.  Also gum disease is very common reason for bleeding, but if it occurs that easily, this should be evaluated as gum disease has been associated with a higher risk of heart disease.

Question 6

do nuts cause dryness of mouth?

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No: Eating nuts can dry out your mouth while chewing them, since nuts are very dry by nature and they sop up the saliva in your mouth, but nuts themselves do not cause dry mouth. Dry mouth can be caused by medications you take or a natural reduction in salivary production.

Question 7

how could i control mouth alsar?

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Diet: some individuals are just prone to developing ulcers or sores on the intraoral epithelium tissues. Some dental schools have specialized clinics for these problems.  A basic recommendation is to stay away from both spicy and acidic foods which will stimulate the formation of such ulcers.

Question 8

why is mouth pipetting prohibited?

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Safety: Many people try to mouth pipet substances that could be toxic or caustic to their bodies. It is surprisingly easy to completely aspirate the liquid you are mouth pipetting actually into your mouth.

Question 9

whats a soapy taste in the mouth?

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Concern for fluoride: Soapy taste can be something as simple as different foods you may eat (cilantro or carrot) or a possible fluoride overdose. Fluoride is found in toothpaste as well as drinking water. Low levels are safe but high levels can be dangerous. Exposure to fluoride can be from working around insectides, water treatment or welding. It could also be due to other issues like reflux.

Question 10

does peroxide mess up ph of mouth?

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Mouth rinses: Yes.  Over use of hydrogen peroxide is not a good thing. It can change the normal flora of the mouth and can also burn tissues if used daily. Using a few times a week would be fine if diluted. Long term use of hydrogen peroxide can cause free radicals which is not healthy. Like anything use in moderation.

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