Do you masticate during every meal?
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You know I really had to think about this, because normally I do very thoughoughly, and even place the fork down between.   \n\nBut I have been in situations where the least amount necessary WAS possible. Unfortunately thats when I am in a hurry, and there isn't much time to enjoy a meal. This is not a good way to do things, hurried. Unhealthy too, you could choke, although I never did you could overwhelm the stomach with needing to do more work. Sometimes not using more care did make me feel at though I had something stuck in my throat that I needed to wash down constantly. \n\nMy opinion masticate, enjoy it, it's healthier than wolfing in all down and not enjoying it.
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How often do you floss?
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Absolutely.  And down the esophagus.  Can be very painful.  Makes swallowing very very difficult.  So if you are concerned about this see your dr.  You will need treatment.
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When eating -- don't multitask. Concentrate on each bite -- that way you will get bored and eat less. Never talk while chewing -- that is how gas gets in. \nWatch what and how much you eat -- never take second serving.\nNever miss breakfast -- even when you are on diet.\nDon't snack after or before dinner or lunch. \nNever eat after 8PM. Water is fine.\nThere should be 2 or more hours of gap between dinner and sleep.
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I did it when I had braces. But make sure you chew the sugerless kind. That will not stick to your teeth.
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yes, this can be normal, mastication (chewing) stimulates saliva and so on.  thus eating ------> increases bowel motility --------->pup..... or you can have IBS and dumping syndrome and so on.
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If you can burp silently without alerting the surrounding people, burp where you are. \n\nIf you burp every 5-10 minutes you have a medical problem and you need to adjust what you are eating or drinking.  Take beano for veggie-burps, Lact-aid for ice cream burps, and avoid carbonated beverages.  Eat and drink VERY SLOWLY.\n\nIf you have to hella burp like a son-o-gun you need to go to the bathroom.  Even if the hella burp is every 30 minutes.
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I did, when I was about eight or nine.\nIt's not painful at all.\nI lost it once, and i kept grinding my teeth right through it.\nBut there was no real problems.\nJust make sure you don't put it in right after you eat, ew!
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You are not suppose to wear your head gear while your eating.  The rubber bands help your teeth to become more straighter.  It is difficult to eat with your rubber bands too.  I had braces for two years, the ortho told me not to eat with my rubber bands or with the head gear on.  You only wear them to sleep or if your not eating food.
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yeah. brush teeth often.
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1.Lifting spoon to mouth (repeat repeatedly)\n2.Insert straw into mouth, suck down fat milkshakes\n3.Butter everything
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Well,perhaps you need to slow down a little so the saliva in your mouth has a chance to dry/be swallowed. I had and i mean-Had a friend who did that to me all the time cause she just rambled and rambled and......
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Do you have TMJ? Ask someone if you grind your teeth at night and see if you catch yourself doing it during the day, when you're nervous. Do you clench your teeth?\nA dentist would want to give you a bite guard to wear at night to save wear on your teeth, if you do have it.\nA doctor would more than likely prescribe a muscle relaxer to start with.
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Well,simply if you have aches and there is some swallowing,that is a sign of not well done dental surgery or developing an infection,which is very dangerous. As to how you can know to whom you may trust..one simple tip from my own experience ask friends,relatives etc..Good luck!!
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No. LOL\n\nThe idea is to chew your food THOROUGHLY, which only means that you break it down sufficiently enough to 1. mix the food with the saliva in your mouth, 2. mash it up to make swallowing and digestion easier -- but most of all\nChewing stimulates the production of saliva and saliva, while majorily water, also has needed proteins and other enzymes that help break down food compounds for further digestion and allows for proper nutrient absorption. :)\n\nBasically, digestion starts in your mouth so use your chompers well!
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Yes, dear, it is VERY bad to start that habit.  I am a recovering bulimic who began that behavior for the very reason you cite.  It seems so natural and easy but it can become a dangerous habit.  It can also cause a very dangerous expansion or even possible rupture of your esophagus and that can kill you!  My advice: 1) learn to eat only one serving of each dish until you feel somewhat less than full  2) if you overeat, lie down until your pain goes away and then walk outside for 30 minutes or more.  You will feel better and be healthier.  Best wishes  :)
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yes but you need to eat more than once a day