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I heard that semen will make your gums not have gum disease but all it does is make my gums numb.am i giving myself gum cancer becuase it smells weird?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Bizarre : Semen has no effect on you and gum disease. Periodontal(gum) disease is dependent on oral hygiene(brushing , flossing, mouthwash), diet, habits, and general health. A healthy mouth is unlikely to develop cancer. The smell or odor can be from poor gums, what you ate, germs on tongue, nose and throat, etc.
Answered 10/14/2015
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Irrelevant: The main cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene, but other factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, medications and stress affect the health of your gums. See your general dentist for evaluation, x-rays and treatment. It is a curable condition.
Answered 10/1/2014
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