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Dentist causes cavities?

I'm 27 years old. 99% Paleo diet (Micro-brew beer is my kryptonite). I eat NO SUGAR. I never really did. Even when eating a SAD, sugary stuff was always too rich for me. I have los …
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How is your mouth since going Paleo?

I've been following a Primal diet for a year now, lots of fresh meat, veggies and dairy, some whole fruit and occasional pieces of chocolate. Over the past couple of months I've no …
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Dry Pasty Mouth

Hi peoples, (first time posting) I've searched around, and can't seem to find anything that's applicable. I've been doing very-low-carb (0g-6g average) paleo for about a month no …
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Mouth sores/ cold sores?

I have been " doing" Paleo with my husband for exactly one month. Some pleasant results - lost 6 lbs of bloaty muffin-top, and no more gas! But. I am a pretty thin person, 5'8" ( …
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Trace Mineral drops recommended by Mark’s Daily Apple

Has anyone tried ConcenTrace Trace Mineral Drops? So many people raved about the positive effects of this supplement at the Amazon site, but it has left my mouth with the stranges …
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Is it possible to keep your breath from going rogue during the night?

Sure, you can brush your teeth before and after bed, but what about the in-between? I would think having fresh breath in the morning would be a plus for married couples? Am I w …
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Tempura flares up my gums. Is this an allergic reaction?

When I eat more than a little tempura, my gums freak out. They feel inflamed and may peel slightly on the ceiling of the mouth. Is this an allergic reaction, or do I just need to w …
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What can I do about my teeth grinding?

Just as a preface I am going to be seeing a dentist to repair my mouth guard. I have always ground my teeth, and I believe this might not help my sleeping. I had a wakeup call last …
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Mouth Blister due to Coconut Oil?

I have been getting a blister towards the back of my mouth, behind my molars ever since going Paleo 7 months ago. I really only have one that is reoccurring and I can pop it and th …
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Is using mouthwash daily a healthy habit?

Years ago a dentist scared me into using mouthwash by saying that a certain bacteria in the mouth could attack my heart. No idea if this is true. Lately, I've not been using it, th …
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Dry mouth - feeling dehydrated, but water doesn’t help

I noticed a few other posts on this, but has anyone found a solution for the weirdly dry mouth on strict paleo? Even my lips feel like they are cracking. No amount of extra water …
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Is there a relationship between fat cravings and thirst?

Hello - I drink a lot of water. I average around a 100 oz for a woman of 5'8 and 150 lbs. I usually have not thirst, but dry mouth most of the time. Today, I tried eating more fat …