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Question 1:
Floss Boy: Are some people more cavity prone than others? My brother only brushes his
teeth on his birthday each year, while I brush and floss twice a day. He
has no cavities and I have lots! Why?
ANSWER
Question 2:
Peter: Dentists tell us that teeth should be professionally cleaned every six months, but doesn't this just put money in their pockets? I have gone without a professional cleaning with no problem (assessed by my dentist) for years. General good hygiene,
including flossing and daily brushing will do wonders and save a dosh
of money.
ANSWER
Question 3:
Vividream: I'm a 41-year-old guy who went to the dentist recently. Without warning, I
had an oozing, plastic device placed in my mouth that turned out to be
fluoride treatment. I nearly upchucked. Does an adult need fluoride
treatments? ANSWER
Question 4:
yuckmouth: My gums bleed when I brush my teeth, bite
something hard, and sometimes even if I press my gums with my tongue. Is this
serious? What can I do? Is oral sex risky with bleeding gums and can it
be spread by kissing?
ANSWER
Question 5:
Coyone: Is bad breath related to what we eat or have
trouble digesting? How can I get rid of bad breath?
ANSWER
Question 6:
Penny: I can't afford to go to a dentist. I've heard that I can go to a dental
school and have students work on me at a discount. Is this safe? Once, I got
a cheap haircut at a haircutting school and really regretted it. Are there
any alternatives?
ANSWER
Question 7:
Riversham: I'm a 22-year-old female college student with impacted wisdom teeth. Most of
the time, they don't bother me at all. Very seldomly, my gums get infected
(once every two years or so). My old dentist wanted to remove them but the
operation was canceled because I didn't have the money. My new dentist says
that if they aren't bothering me, I shouldn't mess with them. Who's right?
ANSWER
Question 8:
EarthNut: I've been using one of those "natural toothpastes." It says that it is
recognized by the ADA, but I'm not sure how good it is. What's your take on
these kinds of toothpastes?
ANSWER
Question 9:
Pearlgum: Do the bleaching products on the shelves really help to whiten teeth? If so,
does the whitener wear off and how often do you have to do it? What about
whitening toothpaste?
ANSWER
Dr. Eric Spieler attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental
Medicine. He has maintained a successful dental practice in
Philadelphia since 1985. Dr. Spieler is also a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania School
of Dental Medicine and is an author of several articles concerning the
microbiology of periodontal disease and toothbrush abrasion. Visit Dentist Spieler's Dental Zone as your online dental resource.
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