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I used to have terrible hygiene habits with my mouth. recently ive been regularly brushing & flossing. but now im starting to feel pain in my mouth at times. pain after flossing; ate crackers & it hurt my teeth when i drunk water afterwards. why?
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Dental Exam: You'll need to see a local dentist for an exam with radiographs. Terrible oral hygiene will lead to cavities and gum disease. Just because you have better hygiene now does not mean the damage isn't already done. The sooner you are treated the better off you will be.
Answered 1/6/2020
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