A 40-year-old member asked:
is there any proof that fluoride in drinking supply is bad for your teeth?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Judy Ortonanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No: Fluoride decreases cavities by 60%. Overfluoridation causes extra white spots and occur in children by eating toothpase not generally from fluoridated water(use only a pea-sized amount and only at age that they can spit well - 3 or over). Healthy teeth are crucial to overall general long-term health. Fluoride does not cause cancer.
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Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Overdose only: Dr orton's answer is excellent. Since the mass introduction of Fluoride in the 1950's, the percentage of children recieving Fluoride and having no cavities has skyrocketed, compared to children not exposed.And all data reports no cancer issues despite skeptics.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Does smokeless tobacco carry a high risk of mouth cancer?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 49 years experience
Yes: Any use of tobacco increases the risk of cancer, at multiple sites in the body.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What causes tongue swelling a year after it was pierced?
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Dr. Scott Harwoodanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
Possible infection: It may or may not be related to the piercing since it is now one year down the line. If it is related then it could be an infection which you should have checked out.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Where can I purchase mouth guards for grinding teeth?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Shawn Murrayanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Mouth guards: Almost every dentist can make you a custom mouth guard. You shouldn't buy a mouth guard that is not made for you specifically or it can cause problems. Just like one size fits all shoes aren't a good idea.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Does a bad taste or smell in my mouth mean infection?
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Dr. Jake Richardsanswered
Dentistry 12 years experience
Possibly: It is not a for sure thing that you would have an infection but those symptoms common for an infection that is draining such as an abcess. You may want to have a dentist take a look for you.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What's the role of saliva in cleansing teeth?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Charmoyanswered
Dentistry 36 years experience
Fluid: Saliva doesn't necessarily have a role in cleaning your teeth. It would matter if you didn't have saliva while cleaning your teeth.
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