Question 1

can a piece of gum stay in your body forever?

Accepted Answer

No: It will pass right through you as would any food.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

i want to know what's the cause of gum discoloration?

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Different courses: If your gums are very pale you could be anemic. If you have a feeling in your tooth sometimes that can leak into your gum and cause a discoloration that is known as amalgam tattoo.

Question 4

foods that heal gums?

Accepted Answer

None!: The best thing to keep your gums healthy is good oral home care and seeing your dentist regularly for a regular exams and periodontal maintenance therapy. More than 600 different species of microorganism inhabit the human mouth. Gum disease is caused by the bacteria in your mouth organized in dental plaque. Except for water anything in your mouth can be used by dental plaque to thrive.

Question 5

how to get gum sores?

Accepted Answer

Virus infection: We think these sores may be caused by a virus. Ask your dr for a rx like "aphatsol" or a steroid paste to shorten your discomfort.

Question 6

why does my gum bleed ?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis: Then most common reason is gingivitis. Poor gum health. Brush, floss, use mouthwash regularly.

Question 7

sour food hurts my gums?

Accepted Answer

It: May be due to a condition called ulcerative gingivitis where your gums have little ulcers or sores that are open and when you get sour foods or acidic foods next to these  areas it will sting quite a bit.

Question 8

how do i treat gum sores?

Accepted Answer

Brush, floss, rinse.: Regular brushing, flossing, and use of antibacterial rinses i.e. Listerine will likely help reduce you sore gums (gingivitis). Many people just simply brush briefly which only cleans the outside of teeth/gum, but in between+inside are left untouched..Bacteria grow and causes your gum to be sore and bleed etc..Take care of your teeth--u got first 2 sets free, thereafter it's expensive. Good luck, .

Question 9

how to fix receeding gums?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal Disease: Periodontal disease should be treated by a periodontist. Please call a local periodontist for an appointment.

Question 10

how can i stop gum chewing?

Accepted Answer

Bad oral habit: Gum chewing is not about the gum or its sweetness.  It is about manifesting a compulsive behaviors through the mouth.  Seek a consultation with a therapist who manages habits that are delirious to your health.  Over the last 38 years, I have seen individuals who require extensive enamel reconstruction from this habit.  Still it is better than smoking or chewing tobacco.  Only slightly.

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