Dental & Oral Health | Healthy Dental Care | Andrew Weil, M.D.

A Funny-Looking Tongue?

Susan Bulzoni — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 04:00:00 +0000

We adopted a 15-month-girl from China who was only fed formula. She is now 21-months, and she has a geographic tongue. What can we do for this condition?

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A Threat From the Zinc in Denture Adhesive?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Are you familiar with the problem of zinc toxicity due to long term denture adhesive use? I have a friend with severe neuropathy from this.

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Are Dental Implants Safe?

Susan Bulzoni — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Do dental implants negatively affect overall health in the same way crowned teeth can harbor low levels of infections, which affect overall immunity? Is it better to leave a gap?

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Are Dental Sealants Safe?

Susan Bulzoni — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

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Are Diet Sodas Bad For Teeth?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Can you tell me if it is true that sugar-free drinks are worse for teeth than beverages containing sugar? Are the artificial sweeteners bad for teeth or is it something else in sodas?

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Are Root Canals Risky?

Susan Bulzoni — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

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Best Cure for Bad Breath?

Susan Bulzoni — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:37:10 +0000

I read about a cure for bad breath using Flora Balance or acidophilus. Do you think that this will help cure my breath problems?

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Bleeding Gums?

Susan Bulzoni — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 04:00:00 +0000

My husband has been bleeding from the mouth at night and sometimes during the day. Can you tell me what could cause this?

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Botox To Stop Bruxism, Teeth Grinding?

Susan Bulzoni — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:01:28 +0000

I understand Botox injections might help people stop grinding their teeth. Is this the best approach to the problem?

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Brushing Off Gingivitis?

Susan Bulzoni — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000

What type of mouth rinse and toothpaste should I use? I have had problems with gingivitis and would like information on what kind of products can help get rid of it.

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