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What Causes Tooth Decay?
Posted on
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Question : Hi, I've been using Nicotine gums for the last one year (started on Aug 08, 2013). I've been using Nicotex 4mg. I eat at least 11 gums a day. off late, I noticed thatmy teeth have started decaying. I wanted to know if these gums have a history of causing decayed teeth to the users.
Brief Answer:
hi nicotine gums is rarely cause decay
Detailed Answer:
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I admire you for positive outlook.
Very glad to see you.
Tooth decay has many origins.
Mostly is caries in teeth.
Most common cause is infection and unhygienic conditions.
It is rare posibility that it cause by nicotine gums.
Nicotine gums is not directly cause tooth decay.
It is coincidence that you have decay along with gums.
Please consult dentist for other assistance .
Tooth decay require treatment.
Now it is necessary to reduce gums chewing because it is almost 1 year .
So need to reduce and gradually stop within shorter period of time.
Still if you have query than feel free to ask.
Thank you
Take care.
hi nicotine gums is rarely cause decay
Detailed Answer:
Hii dear
I admire you for positive outlook.
Very glad to see you.
Tooth decay has many origins.
Mostly is caries in teeth.
Most common cause is infection and unhygienic conditions.
It is rare posibility that it cause by nicotine gums.
Nicotine gums is not directly cause tooth decay.
It is coincidence that you have decay along with gums.
Please consult dentist for other assistance .
Tooth decay require treatment.
Now it is necessary to reduce gums chewing because it is almost 1 year .
So need to reduce and gradually stop within shorter period of time.
Still if you have query than feel free to ask.
Thank you
Take care.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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