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Lifestyle Impacts on Oral Health
smoking effects on teeth and gums, stress and teeth grinding connection, medications that cause dry mouth, alcohol consumption oral health effects, oral hygiene tips for smokers, vaping and gum disease risk, diabetes and gum disease prevention, pregnancy gingivitis causes and care, sports…
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my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday. (2 viewing)
was chilling with friends, vaping as usual, when suddenly imagined a future where everyone's gums started shrinking and teeth got loose like some weird horror movie scenario, lol.…
Could morning tooth sensitivity be from clenching?
Can tooth sensitivity that’s strongest on waking point to nighttime clenching, or is that too nonspecific on its own? I’m curious whether it tends to come with jaw…
these meds are turning my mouth into the sahara desert
Seriously, I dunno if it's just me or what, but ever since I started taking these new pills my doc prescribed, my mouth feels like sandpaper 24/7. Drinking…
Kicked cigarettes for a vape - my gums actually stopped bleeding
Switched from smoking to vaping about 8 months ago, and honestly, my gums quit bleeding every time I brushed. Dentist even noticed less staining. Didn’t expect such a…
Struggling to keep up with brushing when feeling down - any tricks that actually help? (1 viewing)
Lately, my motivation to brush and floss just tanks whenever my mood dips. I know it’s important, but… the energy just isn’t there some days. Anyone have little…
Why my morning coffee might be turning my teeth yellow
Here’s a weird thing I read the other day: apparently, it’s not just the coffee itself that stains your teeth, but the caffeine in it can actually make…
Struggling to keep cavities away - what’s actually working for you?
Lately, no matter how much I brush or floss, I keep getting those little cavities at my checkups. It’s honestly kind of embarrassing. I’m starting to wonder if…
Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?
Been a smoker for years but thinking about switching to vaping, partly because my dentist keeps giving me the side-eye about stains and gum stuff. I’ve read that…
How Does Smoking Change Your Smile?
Curious if folks here have noticed any changes in their teeth or gums from smoking - like stains, sensitivity, or even bleeding gums? Or maybe you smoke but…
Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
Picture this: it’s 7am, you stumble into the bathroom, and your mouth tastes like an ashtray that had a wild night out. I swear, my toothbrush probably wants…