I have had some years of gum issue - a few grafts, etc. Despite taking pretty good care of my teeth I am seemingly just cursed. I recently saw a new perio person and they said for most of my mouth it was actually "passive eruption" that only a little bit towards the back of my mouth has actual recession/ gum disease issues. Does this exist?
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posted by IzzeYum
on Apr 23, 2013 -
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Is there any chewing gum available in the U.S. that does not use artificial sweeteners? Except for Clark's Teaberry, that is...
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posted by tommyD
on Jan 6, 2013 -
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Can anyone recommend a great periodontist in the Boston area for a gum graft in a visible area?
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posted by UMDirector
on Nov 8, 2012 -
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I recently quit using Snus. I have been chewing a lot of gum- mostly cinnamon and mint. Why is my mouth so weird and fuzzy and why can't I taste anything?
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posted by kittensofthenight
on Aug 13, 2012 -
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Could 3 to 4 pieces of sugar-free Dentyne Fire gum per day be giving me occasional episodes of gas, bloating, and diarrhea? If so, what kind of sugar-free gum should I chew instead?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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I nearly constantly chew gum to keep my teeth and tongue occupied, but the gums I've tried recently are failures. Any recommendations for a sugar-free, long-lasting gum?
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posted by bookdragoness
on Dec 22, 2010 -
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Interested in finding training to attend for ISO Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (GUM). Lots of options, would like some recommendations.
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posted by nickerbocker
on Dec 20, 2010 -
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What kind of medicated chewing gum might a 4-year-old child be chewing at school?
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posted by Mid
on Dec 17, 2010 -
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For the past couple days, when I have been brushing my teeth, my gums have bled. The Internet is promising me DOOM to my mouth if I don't shape up, but I can't find much on everything specific that I should be doing. Help me help my gums.
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posted by lover
on Oct 9, 2010 -
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Light smoking, nicotine gum, and marathon training: I smoke 3 cigarettes a day, and am very set in this habit so it's hard to cut back. I'm training for a marathon that is soon. I want to use nicotine gum to cut back on my cigarette smoking ahead of the race. Is it okay to combine the gum + cigarettes at very low doses? What else should I know?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2010 -
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Speaking English causes bad teeth? Combined with chewing gum, leads to more kids having to wear dental braces? Help me research this one; would like stats and links...
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posted by querty
on May 11, 2009 -
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I quit smoking after 15 years. Now I'm looking for suggestions for some unusual, exotic, interesting chewing gum.
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posted by groovinkim
on Feb 4, 2009 -
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Are there any rolling papers which use a natural gum to seal? And does anyone know what the gum on Rizlas is?
posted by gman
on Jan 13, 2009 -
9 answers
I'm trying to find unsweetened chewing gum? I want it to be minty-flavored, but just not sweet, like my Tom's of Maine natural toothpaste. Any ideas?
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posted by bryanlacksfocus
on Jul 10, 2008 -
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I have read online that Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has absolutely no aftertaste and yet if I chew gum with Xylitol I get a very distinct garlicky taste in my mouth. Is it just me?
posted by yfatah
on Mar 24, 2008 -
6 answers
How do you get a good amount of chewing gum out of a clothes dryer most efficiently.
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posted by prodevel
on Jan 25, 2008 -
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What has changed chemically in the process of these "long lasting gums?" Before a piece of gum would be flavorful for like 10 minutes tops. Now, I can chew on these newer gums like an hour before they are not flavorful. What happened?
posted by bigmusic
on Jan 21, 2008 -
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I want to buy a pack or two of "Wrigley's Doublemint Kona Creme" gum within the next 24 hours (for my MIL's birthday), but I can't find it anywhere! L'il help, mefites?
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posted by Wild_Eep
on Nov 26, 2007 -
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Why does chewing gum go all stiff and inelastic when you drink cold water?
posted by irregardless
on Jul 30, 2007 -
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I desire some sort of breath-freshening device (i.e. gum or mints) that is all natural and does not contain any sweeteners.
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posted by Baby_Balrog
on Jul 2, 2007 -
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I'm looking for a certain kind of bubble gum that's called "Shark's Teeth". The pieces are triangular and white with splatters of "blood", and I used to be able to get them in those gum machines at the mall, but they stopped carrying them over a year ago. There's a little
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posted by sleeplessunderwater
on Jan 8, 2007 -
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About 6 days ago I was brushing my teeth and I jammed the plastic edge of my toothbrush hard against my lower right-hand outside gum. There wasn't any blood, but in the days since, some sort of white blister has developed and is sensitive to the touch. It looks like a short (inch-long) line along my gum where the toothbrush hit. Any ideas how long this will take to go away, and if there's anything I can do to speed that up? Thanks!
posted by shivohum
on Jan 2, 2007 -
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MathFilter: Okay, I've got this gumball machine, which contains an infinite amount of gumballs, evenly distributed between 100 different flavors...
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posted by rifflesby
on Sep 1, 2006 -
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Gum wrappers. Where did they go? I've got a gum wrapper chain (about 30-40 feet right now) that I used to work on during particularly boring conference calls. It was a great distraction - easy to start and stop, great as an office conversation piece. Here's the problem. Wrigley doesn't seem to make gum wrappers anymore! Instead of the 2-part packaging (wrapper + foil) that was once standard, now they just use foil. No wrappers = no gum wrapper chain. So how do I find more wrappers? Are there any non-Wrigley gum manufacturers out there that still use wrappers? I've check EBay, but the majority of offerings there seem to be for vintage wrappers. I'm just looking for the standard kind.
posted by Mirandala
on Jun 9, 2006 -
13 answers
[Chewing Gum] Does this exist? A sugarless, flavorless chewing gum that loses its pliableness the longer you chew it?
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posted by zippity
on May 20, 2006 -
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Any food scientists out there? I have a bag of Double Bubble bubble gum left over from Halloween. Each piece of gum has 19 calories. How many of those calories am I actually consuming when I chew a piece? (It makes sense to me that I'd actually have to swallow the gum to have consumed all 19 calories, but maybe I'm wrong...)
posted by jdroth
on Nov 2, 2004 -
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I have a strong, irrational aversion to the sound of people eating. Especially people that eat really loud and smack their lips and lick their fingers. Gum chewers make me want to explode. This neurosis prevents me from doing a lot of things like eating out with friends, etc. Anyone else out there have this particular problem, and have you found any way to deal with it?
posted by yalestar
on Aug 1, 2004 -
27 answers
I got a beautiful graphite pool cue for Christmas, but someone (not the gift giver) put a sticker on the shaft that has left a terrible gummy adhesive residue. How do I go about removing the residue without damaging the finish or the shaft itself? Google doesn't have all that much to say-- mostly companies selling professional adhesive removers. I have heard that WD-40 or nail polish remover would work, but would either hurt the cue? Thanks.
posted by pheideaux
on Dec 25, 2003 -
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