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I Have Sore Gums - Articles
Sore Gums
by
Nikki M.
Posted
Mon 08 Dec 2008 6:07pm
, crackers, cookies and everything crunchy in between. However, every now and then, Muddear will refuse to eat a meal (or several meals) because her gums are sore. For the most part, I... and swallow. Thus, I am sure you can imagine my surprise when Muddear told me she could not eat her breakfast (Cream of Wheat) because her gums were sore. I began to wonder, how many
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Sore Gums
by
Nikki M.
Posted
Mon 08 Dec 2008 5:37pm
mouth and swallow. Thus, I am sure you can imagine my surprise when Muddear told me she could not eat her breakfast (Cream of Wheat) because her gums were sore. I began to wonder, how many times has Muddear refused to eat by using the "sore gums" excuse? I was completely tickled to realize... Muddear's been pulling my leg!
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Remedies for Sore Mouth & Gums
by
Deb
Posted
Thu 15 Apr 2010 12:00am
While on many of the treatments for cancer, you no doubt will encounter sore mouth and gums along the way. If so, then here are a few remedies that have been given to me... bring on mouth sores such as using a toothbrush that is "medium" or "hard".....you always need to use the type as this will lessen the possibility of your gums bleeding.
Also
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Gum Disease (Gingivitis) and Breast Cancer Risk
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Robert W.
Posted
Tue 26 Oct 2010 10:45pm
mechanism whereby chronic gum disease increases cancer risk is unknown at this time. (Some experts have proposed that bacteria from chronically inflamed gums may enter... with chronic gum disease, even after adjusting for other known cancer risk factors.
If you experience red, swollen, sore, or bleeding gums, or premature tooth loss (or if your gums
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Smoking: A danger to healthy Teeth and Gum’s
by
AmeriPlan ..
Posted
Mon 07 Jul 2008 7:16pm
people who don’t smoke or nonsmokers. This may be the result of a decreased flow of saliva. Smokers have more severe bone loss and more deep pockets between their teeth and gums than nonsmokers. Among specific findings, smokers were two and a half to six times more likely to have gum destruction than nonsmokers, and severe bone loss was four and a half
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Gums be gone - gum free, gluten free chocolate chip cookies
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Lauren D.
Posted
Thu 13 Jan 2011 10:32pm
this gluten-free life and I discovered words like “xanthan gum” and “guar gum” were common in many gluten free recipes. Not only would I be eating these non-foods, I would have...'ve continued to somewhat cringe each time I use the xanthan gum, and I have always used less in my own baking than typical recipes. "Just enough to keep it all from crumbling," is how I
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Gum disease for women only.
by
Saundra G.

Posted
Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:31pm
Menstruation gingivitis. Who knew?
Before and after their menstrual periods, some women experience bleeding gums, bright red and swollen gums, and sores inside their cheeks. Seek help from your dental professional if only to put your mind (and your gums) at ease.
Someone has to talk about it.
Saundra
Got Teeth? A Survivor's Guide
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Menopausal women, postmenopausal women and gum disease.
by
Saundra G.

Posted
Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:31pm
and low calcium intake, diabetes, cavities, and poor oral hygiene.
Menopause can cause gums to be sore and sensitive. A small percentage of women are affected by menopausal gingivitis , when gums might look shiny or dry, bleed, and range in color from pale to deep red.
Postmenopausal women can acquire something that is not clearly understood
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Chewing Away Cravings with Nicotine Gum
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Health&Fitness GuideforDummies
Posted
Fri 24 Apr 2009 7:22am
suggests that the gum squares be used as follows — see the package insert for details:
Stop smoking before beginning to use nicotine gum.
Don't have any food or drinks.... If you aren't experiencing withdrawal symptoms, you don't need to chew at that moment.
The upside of nicotine gum is that you have more control over the amount of nicotine you
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