Oral and Dental Health

Swollen, painful tongue started at age 5 after Rheumatic Fever.

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I have had a swollen tongue since I had rheumatic fever at age 5 to 6. It only tended to swell when I was getting sick. Instead of swollen glands like everyone else my tongue would swell. Around 2003 it started to stay swollen all the time and very painful. I had trouble eating and swallowing. Went...

by Rentha156946 over a year ago

Mercury and heavy metal detox

I had my mercury amalgam fillings removed and replaced with composite ones a week ago, and am now detoxing. After being advised that DMSA is a "horrible product", I am instead taking chlorella, L-glutathione, milk thistle and a mineral supplement containing selenium and humic and fulvic...

by ontherocks over a year ago

natural ways to whiten teeth at home

I have always hated my yellowish teeth. The fact that I was a smoker for five years did not do my teeth much good either. At this point, I am willing to try anything to whiten my teeth. I haven't got any money for the commercial methods you see advertised, but I will try anything to whiten my teeth...

by willamina80146554 over a year ago

herbs for gingivitis

My dentist told me that I have gingivitis and proposed some invasive and unpleasant procedures to try and cure it. To be honest, I am a bit weary that these procedures could do more harm than good and I would love to learn more about herbs for gingivitis, if that could be a viable treatment option.

by lothario325151270 over a year ago

cysts on inside of jaw

There are two growths on the inside of my jaw that resembles cottage cheese. One has increased in size. No pain except when I accidentaly bite down on it. What are thes growths called and who should remove them, a doctor or dentist? Are these growth serious? Thank you Audrey ****** **edited by...

by Audrey over a year ago

Got my tooth pulled

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I recently had one of my molars pulled out, 2 days after my cheek is really swollen sore to touch and the pain in my mouth is awful. Also there is a little white patch around the area where I got it pulled, and my breath smells and the taste in my mouth is awful. I'm wondering if it could be...

by jaejae over a year ago

herbs for gum recession

Anyone who has chronic dental problems know how much what goes on in your mouth affects you as a whole. After many dental visits over the last few years, I am now told that I have gum recession as well. Thinking about what will happen to my teeth in the future makes me want to cry. A lot. I am only...

by melisa_154007154007 over a year ago

tongue pain although I had it pierced a year and a half ago

I got my tongue pierced about a year and a half ago . however a few days ago I woke up to the worst pain ever . its not swollen , or red and I don't see any puss . any advice ? I currently have the standard surgical steel barbell in now .

by Katrina E over a year ago

Please Advise

I have been to two doctors already. Please forgive me for being so well, I have a mouth full of puss and my skin is raw, Oh, I am talking about the inside of my mouth. Also, have salt like crystals that are between my teeth, I'm a mess. Oh, I have very good dental hygene just incase you were...

by Guest over a year ago

My bottom gums are swollen and have bumps and bleed

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I have just found out that i have genital herpes. I have a question and wont be going to the doctor for another week so I was hoping to find the answer sooner. My gums are swollen, red and painful. I have a couple bumps on my tongue, and a what looks like a bump with a white tip in between my bottom...

by Forevertogether6903 over a year ago