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Dinis3 YEAR WINNER
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Hello everyone,

44 days without smoking by now and I feel great. the only problem is the gums. 've Talked about it here and there seems to be those who have had the same symptoms. In my case they swell a bit - especially among the lower teeth but not hurt nor sagram (?). How long should I wait to find recourse to the dentist?

Carry On!

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beardy_chris

I'd say that if they're bothering you, go see the dentist. I know it costs money but you'll be awash with the money you've saved by not smoking :)

You've had this problem for several weeks - they aren't going to laugh at you and will probably congratulate you for giving up smoking.

What is stopping you? Do you fear/hate dentists?

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droopyJ

Hi Dinis

I had the most sensitive teeth and gums for about 3 months, they were bleeding and sore. It has eased off but I made sure I brushed with sensitive toothpaste and also flossed daily (I've always been a bit hit and miss with the floss..).

Yesterday I went to the dentist as my crown had come off and was told that it takes a while for the teeth and gums to recover from all those toxins that we have abused our mouths with... Mine are still not fully recovered :(

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droopyJ

MONKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Dinis needs a monthly badge please ...... can you run around and grab one for Emjay pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thanks hun :D

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monkyAdministratorCake sniffer outer in reply todroopyJ

Your wish is my command young Lady :) :)

Seeeeee, I am good at some things eh :o :P :D :D not a lot, but some ;) :D :D

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Dinis3 YEAR WINNER

Hi!

Thank you all for the answers. And of course, thank you for the 4 week bagde. It  certainly is a good incentive!

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droopyJ in reply toDinis

WHOOOOHOOO Dinis, that badge really suits you :D

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monkyAdministratorCake sniffer outer in reply toDinis

Hi ya Dinis, its lovely to meet you and I welcome you to this lovely site :) :)

A massive well done to you for reaching 44 days quit :) :) hmmmm, that badge looks familiar :o hey, you aint nicked mine have you, cos its the only one ave got see ;) :D :D :D

Mind you saying that, it looks a lot shinier than mine, plus it suits you better :) :)

About your gums :o I myself have never had any trouble with my gums, but quite a few other members have, but if in any doubt, just nip and see your dentist eh, to be on the safe side :)

Emjay our lovely quit support adviser :) posted something about gums a bit ago, I will go try to find it for you and post it :)

Your doing just fine with your quit, sooooo, you keep at it and hold your head up high, cos I tell you, it is no easy feat gal, so you keep focused :) :)

Pete :)

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Fresher8 MONTH WINNER

Wow Dinis, loving the new badge, well done on 4 weeks that's brilliant :) :)

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BriarwoodAdministratorDucky

Hi Dinis, congratulations on your new badge, well done to you :) x

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