QUESTION:
What is a type of gum that Native Americans use to chew that was made from a tree?
Give me as much answers as possible please!

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QUESTION:
Help with what this tooth/Gum ache is?
It started at night a few days ago, the top right of my mouth started to ache, just the gum, and a bit of the tooth, i got an ice-cube to numb it so i could sleep, it did help, but in the morning it was still as bad as it was, so i used a hot water bottle on my jaw/ear, because i had pressure in my head, gums, mouth, yet a day later, the pain seems to have focused onto one tooth, and now i can’t close my teeth because it hurts one of my top molars and generally doesn’t feel right to close, so i can’t.

I’m going dentist on thursday, but could anybody tell me what is actually going on with my mouth?! i have no clue, and i’m really concerned. My mum had nearly the same thing a few weeks ago, so it could be some super human ish virus haha but i have no idea. Thanks!
+ My face isn’t swollen, no. It’s just everything above that’s happened. I just find it odd that my mum had the same thing’s a few weeks ago. She said it went away within a couple days so, i’m hoping i’m the same.

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QUESTION:
What is this stinging feel in the roof of my mouth?
my gum in the back of my teeth are a bit swollen and in the roof of my mouth it hurts when i eat and stings when I drink.

It’s on the roof (palates) of my mouth where the ridges are. I will paste a link so yo can see.

http://www.yorku.ca/earmstro/journey/palates.html

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QUESTION:
I think my cat is anemic, what do i do besides going to the vet?
she just had 5 kittens two weeks ago, ans doesn’t seem to be lethargic or anything, but her gums are very pale, almost white. she is a very good- tempered cat, and doesn’t seem to have any other signs of anemia other than the white gums, but im worried. help!

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QUESTION:
What is this white patch on the inside of my gums?
I got a molar pulled out on Sunday at 10 a.m because it was growing sideways ish. Well the socket seems to be healing alright, but now I have this little white patch of gum not far from it. It like white and it has miniscule red dots and its very very close to the socket but its an entirely different piece of gum. The gum that’s white doesnt hurt when i poke it with my tongue but it stings if i poke it with a cotton scwhab. What could it be? I don’t think its thrush or oral cancer. Could it be a canker sore? I noticed this spot on Monday and I’m not sure if it’s grown or not.
well I poked the white spot a little more and now its very very very lightly bleeding O__x

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QUESTION:
what are some brands that make sugar-free gum?

• ANSWER:
  Most gums are sugar-free. Trident, Extra, 5 Gum, etc.

QUESTION:
Is What I’m Eating Today Healthy? ?
I know I just asked this but I got some comments and stuff about meat. I just wanted to say im vegetarian and don’t eat meat.. So yeah eggs is about as good as youll get ( people vegetarians eat eggs ! So don’t say anything bout that. They were never fertilized there for they were never a animal ! ) here’s what I’m going to eat today (:

Breakfast- 3 Egg Whites (48)
French Vanilla Coffee (3)
2 Cups Water (0)

Lunch- Jazz Apple (80)
2 Cups Water
Coke Zero (0)
Stride Gum (4)

Dinner- 1 Cup Vegetable Soup (90)
Coke Zero (0)
Stride Gum (4)
2 Cups Water

6pm Snack- 3/4th Cup Blueberries (63)
2 Cups Water
Tetely Tea (0)

What you think ?? (: healthy?
Btw there is absolutely NO fat what so ever in what I am going to eat today.

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QUESTION:
Is what I’m eating today healthy? ?
Breakfast- 3 Egg Whites (48)
French Vanilla Coffee (3)
2 Cups Water (0)

Lunch- Jazz Apple (80)
2 Cups Water
Coke Zero (0)
Stride Gum (4)

Dinner- 1 Cup Vegetable Soup (90)
Coke Zero (0)
Stride Gum (4)
2 Cups Water

6pm Snack- 3/4th Cup Blueberries (63)
2 Cups Water
Tetely Tea (0)

What you think ?? (: healthy?
Btw there is absolutely NO fat what so ever in what I am going to eat today.

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QUESTION:
When a dog has very pale gums, does anyone know what that may mean?
My Boston Terrier has already been to the vet(twice) and I am now waiting for lab test results. But does anyone know what can be wrong as in possibilities. He shows no symptoms what so ever.

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  I’m a 2nd year vet student, so I will help the best I can.

  Pale gums are usually a sign of poor blood flow to non-central body tissues. It can be caused by shock, anemia (blood loss), dehydration, or the heart not pumping blood properly. Since there are no outward clinical signs, has he run into anything or been hit with anything that could cause internal bleeding? Is he dehydrated? A way to find out is to pull the skin up on his back and see if it moves back to normal slow or fast. Lack of water and blood loss will cause slower blood flow to peripheral tissues like the gums, making them pale. If he is not dehydrated, wait on the bloodwork, it will reveal if there is blood loss.

QUESTION:
what are these white spots on my babies gums?
hey all! my baby girl is two and a half months old. she has two little bumps on her bottom gums right next to each other and one little one on her upper gums. She is drooling like crazy and biting her hands and fingers. She is relieved by tylenol & baby orajel.also under the bumps its white. (looks like a tooth coming in.) Am I right could this be teething? the spots are tiny.. about the size of a pen tip. I don’t think its thrush… her tongue and roof of mouth are normal colored…. is this teething?

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QUESTION:
Mom is in a panic, the dog has blue tongue and white gums?
my 10 year old dalmation mix has a blue tongue and white gums and is aggressive twords my mom when that dog would die for her easy, i need some help here people what is wrong with my moms dog?
i just told her to take her to the vet and i’ll pay for it but id like to have an idea if we can save her before mom gets to the vet so i can take care of my mom
i had mom take her to the vet before i got on here, now i would like to know what is killing my dog, any information about that?

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QUESTION:
Is there any bubblegum that benefits teeth/whitens/or isn’t bad if you chew it too often?
For example (and I think) brands of gum such as Excel and Trident have added sugar. Actually, I’m not sure what I’m saying since I think pretty much every piece of gum out there would have sugar in it…. But is there one brand that actually is not bad for your teeth if you chew it too often (like two-four pieces a day), can potentially whiten it, and that can benefit your teeth/mouth/overall oral hygiene?

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  Orbit White is the best!! It whites and strengthens teeth with absolutely NO added sugar! Plus, it tasted really good! Oh, and it comes in 3 flavors, i think: Bubble Mint, Spearmint, and Peppermint!

QUESTION:
gum???????????????????????
I stepped in gum yesterday, but when i tried it, the texture was all weird. It tasted really bad, so I just swallowed it. I told my friend what happened and he said that I was going to die. Is this true?

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  Thats disgusting

QUESTION:
Gum????????????????????
what is u r favorite type of gum???????????
10 points to whoever likes the same as me……….

• ANSWER:
  Orbit is a good gum for the stomach and the teeth

QUESTION:
ordered abercrombie shorts on ebay and there was chewing gum stuck in the pocket?
this was the worst, most disgusting experience I’ve ever had with ebay. I’m a frequent ebayer and I purchased shorts that were described as ” in excellent condition”. they appeared to be until i put my hand in the back pocket to feel sticky chewing gum. I wrote to the seller and their response was ” I am sorry to hear that. They were my daughters and I was not at all aware of that. It was her job to put it out there and obviously she didn’t do a good job of checking over the product. Sorry for any inconvenience”

WOW, this is just wrong! I asked what they could do to help me, I don’t want to give them a bad rating which is why I wrote to them before hand to see if maybe they could even give me a partial refund, i waited 24 hours and nothing but “oh sorry”. What should I do?? Should I report the seller to ebay?

thanks

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QUESTION:
What should I do when my gums are swollen and cover my braces?
I’ve had braces for about 2 months and went to the dentist and got them tightened a week ago. Then I noticed when eating that my very last tooth in the back was experiencing some pain it was small and ignored it. Today it begun to swell and cover the bracket on the braces and I’m starting to worry that something bad might happen.

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QUESTION:
For a Gum Paste and Fondant class?
my fiance and i are taking a cake decorating class and the list says we need * thick spaghetti (#5 is best) what is it i don’t want to get the wrong thing?
/o/ why would u need spaghetti for this class

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  Kirby go to the isle where you find spaghetti, I use mainly Barilla, on the box it is written Spaghetti, or Spaghettinni, the second one is the thiner one. Look for Spaghetti, and the Number beside it will have #6. 7 etc.

QUESTION:
My gum is bleeding and… peeling?
I’m 13 almost 14 and just got my braces off today. When I had them and brushed my teeth, sometimes the gum under my lower right tooth that you chew with that’s close to the middle bleeds. When I got them taken off I looked in the mirror and saw that the same gum was… idk how to describe it but peeling. None of it came off but if you grabbed part of the peeling part and pulled it, it would probably come off. I haven’t done it though. Anyone know what this is?
And it doesn’t hurt at all.

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  My gums often bleed when I brush my teeth. It’s either your using a hard toothbrush or not using another method of brushing your teeth, just don’t brush your gums to much, I had braces and my gums probably looked like they were peeling OR popping out. Just brush regularly and don’t brush your gums to hard or they might bleed. ALSO if your peeling gum is sore, don’t poke it with your tongue or with anything else or it might start peeling.

QUESTION:
What type of gum is proven to make your breath smell better?
hey! sometimes i have bad breath so i chew gum. but some gums actually make your breath smell worse so i was wondering if anyone knew a type of chewing gum that makes your breath smell good? anyone know?

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  Orbit or the Breaker’s Ice Cubes.

QUESTION:
How to get gum or something off your shoes?
I have gum or something on the bottom of my shoes and don’t know how to get it off. I have it on a pair of tennis shoes and on a flip flop. I don’t know what it is that is on my shoes, but on the flip flop it’s gum. I tried using water and a paper towel, but that didn’t work. I also tried rubbing alcohol, but it wasn’t getting the gum off only the color of the flip flop. What should I do? I don’t know how long ago I stepped in it, but it was a few weeks ago. I need help.

• ANSWER:
  Try some goo gone. It is great at removing sticky things. Also removed permanent ink from some items (like sharpie on the cover of a book). Great stuff!

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
What is the best way to get gum off a laptop without using any harmful chemicals?
Someone left a wad of chewed gum on the corner of a desk, and I foolishly laid my laptop on that desk without noticing that the gum was there. Long story short the gum got stuck to the bottom of my laptop and despite my best efforts to scrape it off, there is still some clinging there. What’s the best way (if any) to get the remaining gum off, without using anything that might damage my computer? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

• ANSWER:
  Use an ice cube to freeze the gum until it is hard, then use a flat razor blade to carefully scrape it off.

QUESTION:
What ingredient in chewing gum/bubblegum helps create larger bubbles?
Or is there any contributing factor as to HOW gum bubbles get larger? Does it matter if the gum is sugar free to create bigger bubbles. Why is that?

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  http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_brand_of_bubble_gum_blows_the_biggest_bubble

QUESTION:
How do you make gum balls without baking?
I do not have an oven, but want to make gum balls. Is there a way to make gum balls by freezing to get that solid and smooth covering? If so can you please tell me how and what ingredients to use.

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  No sorry as far as I know you will have to use an oven. Go to a flea market or thrift store and see if they have a toaster oven they are cheep and you could make them in there.

QUESTION:
What is the best gum to have when you cant bush your teeth?
In school after lunch i gew any flavor gum mostly mint to get out the bad breathe. What type of gum? What flavor?

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  Trident does a good job.

QUESTION:
What should I use to attach gum paste to fondant-covered cake?
OK, I’m making a bed cake. I’ve made a headboard out of gum paste, which I’ve allowed to fully harden. The cake is covered in fondant. What is the best way to attach the gum paste to fondant? I’ve heard royal icing, egg whites, etc, but wasn’t sure if it would work as well since the gum paste isn’t just sitting on top, it is attached to the side. HELP!

• ANSWER:
  buttercream icing works…. and you should have some left from putting a layer under the fondant (right?)

QUESTION:
How do you get gum out of a sweater?
I forgot to get my gum out of my sweater pocket before throwing it in the washing machine. How do I get the gum out without damaging the sweater. The sweater is composed of the following materials: 76% cotton and 24% nylon (and for some reason it says camisole 100% poliester (I don’t know what the means). Also the sweater is white. Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  to get gum out of a sweater you have to put peanut butter on it first.

QUESTION:
What is the most popular flavor of gum?
I’m planning on selling some gum in school, but before I do I want to make sure I have the right brand of gum/ the right flavor. If you could just tell me your favorite flavor of gum or if you know of a survey or poll please give me the results and your sources. Thank you!

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  big bobble mark

QUESTION:
What gum actually makes your teeth whiter and that is good for your teeth?
I’ve been chewing a lot of gum lately and i dont think its doing any good for my teeth. anyone know of gum that whitens teeth and it good for them? i’m trying to make the best out of this gum addiction haha. thanks! -Joe

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  There are a few brands that are ADA (american dental association) approved, it will have the ADA logo on the front or back, brands like trident,extra, or orbit are all approved. None of them will make your teeth whiter like they say, the only way to reduce stains on your teeth is to buy a whitening kit, use whitening toothpaste or change your diet and eliminate dark colored sodas,and coffee. Hope this helped.

QUESTION:
How do you remove chewing gum from blue jean pants?
I sat on the chewed up gum in a chair at the friends house. I did not notice it until I got home. Now it is really worked into the fabric. What will desolve the gum residue so that the jeans can be washed?

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  rub peanut butter into it. it will break up the gum the same way eating something with gum in your mouth makes the gum almost dissolve. then wash seperately

QUESTION:
Is the latex in chewing gum what gives it the ability to be blowable into bubbles?
My science teacher made us look for info on this. Basically we have to look for info on why bubble gum allows you to blow bigger bubbles than regular chewing gum. Can anyone back up my info with references?

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  yes

QUESTION:
What is the time expectancy for gum to be out of your body system?
I was taking a nap and I had gum in my mouth (I know who sleeps with gum in their mouth?), and I had a dream that I was eating steak and I swallowed it lol. I forgot but what’s the time expectancy for it?

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  Contrary to popular belief, gum doesn’t actually take 7 years to digest. While it is indigestible, it won’t linger in your stomach or intestines and will come out at about the same rate as anything else you’d consume (1-2 days).

  However, this doesn’t mean that you should start swallowing large amounts of gum on a regular basis. When combined with other indigestible food items, large masses can form causing intestinal problems.

QUESTION:
What exactly is gum flap? What are the options for removing it?
I think I might have a piece of gum flap in the lower left part of my mouth but dont know what it is exactly. I feel it when I brush my tongue against it. However it seems to come and go. (I don’t know if it just goes back into place and I don’t feel it anymore?) It does not hurt or affect eating or brushing of teeth. Does anyone know what it could be or how to get rid of it? Are there any home remedies that can help with this? (I do have a dentists appointment soon for a cleaning) Thanks.

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  It could be from a wisdom tooth ttrying to erupt and it will not go away until the tooth is removed. It’s agood thing that you ave an appt make sure you keep it.

QUESTION:
What are the main ingredients that make up chewing gum?
How is it that we can chew, and chew, and chew bubble gum, and chewing gum, and it never loses its texture. How is chewing gum made, and what ingredients are used to make it?

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  Up until WWII, chewing gum was made of a substance called chicle mixed with flavorings. Chicle is a latex sap that comes from the sapodilla tree (native to Central America). In other words, chicle is a form of rubber. Just like rubber bands don’t dissolve when you chew them, neither does chicle. Chicle is a good bit softer than rubber bands and happens to soften more when it gets warm in your mouth. If you freeze chicle with ice, it gets very stiff — chicle hardens and softens over a pretty narrow temperature range.
  After WWII, chemists learned how to make artificial gum bases to replace chicle. These gum bases are essentially synthetic rubbers that have the same temperature profile as chicle.
  Gum bases (either natural or artificial) are mixed with sugar and other flavorings to make chewing gum. When you chew it, the rubber releases these flavorings into your mouth.

QUESTION:
What is the best kind of gum to help reduce snack cravings?
I love gum and want to what brand of gum would help reduce snack cravings?

• ANSWER:
  While some research has shown that chewing gum may help reduce cravings, Juicy Fruit isn’t an entirely guiltless pleasure. Enzymes in your mouth break down the starches and sugars in the gum, which you then swallow. Those calories count–a typical stick has about 10 (a sugar-free stick has about five), so a four-pack-a-day habit could run between 300 and 600 calories. Spare your molars and satisfy your gut with a filling snack instead: a hardboiled egg, plain yogurt with berries, or a cup of herbal tea with lemon.

  I love gum to!!! And I hope this helps Good Luck : )

QUESTION:
What happens to the gum area after a wisdom tooth is extracted?
Does the gum area harden? Is it ok to chew back there? Also, how long should you stay out of work after having any wisdom teeth extracted? What kind of sedation is the best?

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  Yes the gum heals quite quickly and hardens. Yes you can chew on it as soon as it is healed and feels OK. I wouldn’t have thought you’d need any time off work unless there are complications, like the root having grown crooked or something. If you have a general anaesthetic your dentist will tell you if you need any time off. Otherwise I would expect to go back to work next day. Don’t worry about it, you should be fine.

QUESTION:
What happens if you chew gum with braces , but you take really good care of them?
Im 13. I chew a lot of gum because it gets me motivated. My school also allowed gum in our school this year. I know I can chew like sugar free gum, but sometimes I chew sugar gum like Juicy Fruit. I chew about 2 packs a week. I floss and brush twice a day everyday. My question is can my braces still get messed up by this? How?

• ANSWER:
  NO you should be fine! I had braces for six years and chewed gum and toffees etc all the time and never had any problems! Just make sure you clean everything carefully after wards and all should be cool…

  Good Luck!!

QUESTION:
What is the best gum to use for helping to whiten your teeth?
Right now, I use Trident White. Is there a better gum for helping to whiten your teeth?

• ANSWER:
  None, get teeth whitened at the dentist

QUESTION:
What is the significance of placing chewed gum when someone dies?
I’ve seen this at a couple places. Like for example close to the vicinity of that person’s death friends and family would leave flowers and also chewed gum – what does the chewed gum represent?

• ANSWER:
  Are you sure about this? Maybe somebody was just sloppy with their chewed gum. I’ve never heard this before.

QUESTION:
What causes receding gum line and what can I do to stop or heal it?
Also, as an aside, are chemicals in toothpaste (sensodyne) or chewing gum (xylotol) that are supposed to be good for teeth bad for gums? It seems like the more I take care of my teeth and enamel, the more I feel I have a gum issue. Is this my imagination? Any help with this topic is appreciated.

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  You are probably brushing too hard. you need to have at least a soft brush, but i would recommend using an extra soft brush. Brush very lightly. fluoride toothpaste and xylitol are not bad for you gums they. Sensodyne is good for your teeth because it has potassium nitrate in it that occludes dentin tubules for less sensitivity. Xylitol is a natural sugar that we produce from our bodies. so anything with this is great, it stimulates salivary flow which helps dry mouth, reduce cavitys, reduce the pH level in our mouth. All these things are good for your teeth and gums.
  When you have gingivitis your gums dont recede they are inflamed and red, and can recede from calculus build up under your gums. but really its from brushing too hard or touching your gums with something that makes them want to recede. just floss, brush softly, and even use some non-alcohol fluoride mouthrinse and you should be good!

QUESTION:
Does anyone have any good remedies to get gum off the bottom of your shoe?
I want no funny answers, this is serious. Please hurry! See what happened was i went outside and i stepped in gum and got grass and other things stuck to the gum. I didn’t notice it til’ i got into the house.

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  I’ve heard of goo gone and the peanut butter thing. But I usually put the shoe in a plastic bag in the freezer. When the gum hardens, it usually peels right off. Good Luck…..grammaluvsu

QUESTION:
What would be the best way to remove gum from the inside of my washer?
Obviously, there was gum in someone’s pocket. And, of course, I washed it in hot water. So now there is gum all in the washer. And it is not in big chunks, but thinly spread all over!

• ANSWER:
  Try some WD-40 spray.:)

QUESTION:
What possesses people to stick gum underneath chairs and desks?
I went along with my friend who’s a single mother to one of her kids parents nights (her kid is in highschool) and all the seats and desks seemed to have a whole pack of ABC gum stuck to the bottom of them.

I see this at the bottom of the tables at the cafeteria at work. What’s wrong with people? Is it just laziness or something more?

• ANSWER:
  idk but it is very annoying

QUESTION:
What kind of chewing gum will not stick partial plates?
I recently quit smoking and have been chewing gum to relieve some of the stress. I also have just gotten dental partial plates and have tried several different gums, but they all seem to stick to my plates .Is there any brand of gum that I can chew?

• ANSWER:
  “Freedent” is gum that my granny used to buy in the chewing gum section of stores and it worked fairly well.

QUESTION:
How chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from stop producing tears. ?
How chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from stop producing tears. ?
Chewing on gum while cutting onions can help a person from stop producing tears. What is the connection? Why does this work? does any site give details and support this?

• ANSWER:
  It can do this, the chewing action reduces the breathing in through the nose of the volitile oils that are released during peeling which explains this…

QUESTION:
Why does chewing gum work as a laxative?
On the back of gum packets it always says ‘excessive consumption may have a laxative effect’

why is this? What is it gum that makes you need to go supposedly?

• ANSWER:
  Because the artificial sweeteners only require small amounts and a filler is needed. A cheap filler is fiber which most humans cannot digest and “passes right through you.” It is not the chewing but if you were to eat the gum & swallow it.

QUESTION:
What are good brands of natural or organic chewing gum and where can I find them?
I recently read about the dangers of aspartame and many other food additives. I realized that many of those additives are in chewing gum. There is only one problem..I love chewing gum! If you know of any good solutions, please help!

• ANSWER:
  The rumors about aspartame being dangerous are false. You can still chew chewing gum, I just checked a packet of gum and yes, it has aspartame, but it is not dangerous. Check Snopes.

QUESTION:
What is the best type of gum for blowing bubbles?
There is a lot of different types of bubble gum out there but only some of it is good for bubbles. Any suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  Hubba Bubba!
  i always make them so big with that one!!!!
  It’s seriously made for blowing bubbles :p

QUESTION:
What is the easiest way to remove gum from our shoes?
I just stepping on a gum..now, I don’t know what to do! It’s my new Adidas!
Any simple way..and not making my fingers all sticky…?
If its ice cubes, how do you do it? Rub it on your shoe and use your fingers to pinch it out?

• ANSWER:
  yes, use ice cause that will cause the ice 2 freeze so that is good after the ice is frozen then you get anything thats hard like a pin or something and prick it out. thats what i did when i got gum in my Jordans!

QUESTION:
How can I relieve the infected gum around my wisdom tooth?
Can I first say I BRUSH MY TEETH 2 TIMES A DAY! Just so everyone knows this isn’t the problem haha.
Ok so 1 of my wisdom teeth is crowning, half of its out, the other half is still under the gum. The gum to the left of the tooth can be pulled from the actual tooth and food is getting stuck in there and under the gum on top which is infecting it (this has happened to me before). Does anyone have any tricks to relieving this? AND what should I do about it?
I don’t chew gum.

• ANSWER:
  Regular – like 4 times a day gargalling with salt water – never use listerine, scope etc, only salt.
  Also put a used tea-bag on the area for 30 minutes at a time to pull out the bad stuff.

QUESTION:
What’s the best way to get old hard gum out of rugs?
The gum is under my couch but I still want to remove it without losing any color from the rugs. The gum has been there for a while and its flat and embedded in the rug.

• ANSWER:

  http://www.ehow.com/how_113088_remove-chewing-gum.html

  Hope this helps.
  Have a great day!!!

QUESTION:
What are bleeding gums a sign of other than gum disease?
Like the slightest pressure causes them to bleed.

Biting into food like apples and some times bananas.

I dont want everyone to post the obvous bleeding guMs is gum disease. What else can cause bleeding gums? Like illnesses or anything? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Hello
  bleeding gums can be caused by Injury or trauma such as improper brushing and flossing and irritation from acidic drinks and medicines. Gum disease as you have bypassed. Mouth sores can cause sore gums and clotting disorders of the blood and hemophilia, and leukaemia can cause bleeding as well. Liver and kidney disorders and vitamin C which is low is another possible cause. Being pregnant can make your gums bleed from time to time too. Taking pills can make your gums bleed which thin the blood. So it can be caused by many many things.

QUESTION:
what is the best way to cure gum disease?
My friend would like to know how can she cure gum disease. Will salt and warm water be better than using salt mixed with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide? Which is the best solution? And she would like to know what 50/50 is when to mix the solutions. And she heard the Crest Pro Health toothpaste and Crest Pro Health mouthwash is better than other toothpastes and mouthwashes and as long as she flosses as well. She wants advice from a real professional who knows about this type of situation. Thank you.

• ANSWER:
  There are two things you can do that will help with this problem far more than treating it with a bunch of chemicals and drugs. The problem is a degenerative problem and to treat the symptoms is to create a temporary fix. Get some Neem Oil and Neem Bark and mix them together to make a paste. Put that on the gums all around morning and night. You should see results in a few days, not weeks. You will be amazed at something so simple as this can make such a huge difference. And this solution is far faster, less painful, and far less expensive than seeing a dentist.

  Then make sure you are digesting well. The lack of hydrochloric acid in your stomach will cause you to have plaque build up on your teeth. See a Certified Nutritional Therapist and they can help you greatly to make sure you are digesting well.

  good luck to you

QUESTION:
How do I know if I have gum disease?
What are the symptoms of gum disease?
Do teeth ache if you have gum disease?
How long after brushing your teeth/flossing does your breath start to smell bad, after few minutes, hours, is it immediate or does it always smells bad?

• ANSWER:
  It all depends on the stage of the disease..
  Gum Scaling (not teeth scaling) would help prevent/slow down the progress.. And wash with bicarbonate of soda and salt water.

  Also use a gum stimulator to massage your gums.

QUESTION:
What are the symptoms of gum disease?
Specifically, are bleeding gums a symptom of gum disease? What else is a symptom?

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QUESTION:
What gum disease leaves a spot?
I have a gum disease which is painful under pressure to my gum. I originally thought it was gingivitus but there’s a brown dot on the gum underneath one of my teeth. what type of gum disease is this?

• ANSWER:
  You have to monitor if the spotting is temporary or permanent.

  Brown dot can appear because of bleeding in the tissue area also.

QUESTION:
what will i do? i have mild hemophilia and a gum disease?
i have mild hemophilia, a bleeding disorder. then i have also gum disease. i already went to the dentist several times last year for medication. but they are afraid to clean my teeth for it might be bleeding. although they clean but not thoroughly because they are afraid. i have to go to hematology first before having dental medication. now, i felt so hopeless. is there a cure for my disease? i have been suffering this gum disease for already two years now. i hope my gums will be back to normal. Please give me some advice regarding what should i do.

• ANSWER:
  There is no cure for periodontal disease/gingivitis when you get it.The gums receed away away from the teeth.

  Some treatment options include surgical transplants and antibacterial packets surgically implanted in the gums to help kill the bacteria. I researched it myself and the gum transplant which is actually a skin graft almost always fails and it’s very painful and expensive.

  I would call around to look for a D.D.S., M.S. – that means doctor of dental surgery and maxillofacial surgery.

QUESTION:
What are the odds of me having gum disease?
hi, a part of my gum seems a little darker but i do not feel any pain and there are no other strange symptoms. What are the odds of me having gum disease and is treatment painful? I have a dentist appointment but i am just very paranoid

• ANSWER:
  I had the beginning signs of gingivitus during my braces years. Since the doctor caught it early i was able to treat it with listerine mouth wash twice a day until it finally dissapeared while brushing my gums gently daily.

  Since your gums don’t bleed when you brush your teeth and its not painful to eat chances are if you do have gum disease it’s not severe.

  But see your dentist soon, if you do have early gum disease you maybe able to treat it with out any severe treatment, perhaps listerine maybe

  —my grandma and dad had gum disease. In order for them to clean out the bacteria they had to cut into the gums and clean out the infection. Of course it doesnt hurt during the process because your numbed with lots of novacane. After surgery there will be some throbbing where you had the oral surgery but pain medication can fix that. Plus gums heal rather quickly, nothing to fear.

QUESTION:
I have a gum disease and it feels like its under my tooth?
Hello i have a gum disease in the lower right jaw and its has bin re accuring for about 3 weeks. It feels like its under my tooth and it hurts like no other. Im going to dentist tomorrow but i don’t know what they will do, can someone tell me if this is serious cause it hurts and ive tried everything and the only thing that’s keeping that pain down is just rinsing it out with water. Can someone tell me what the dentised will do?

• ANSWER:
  If you have gum disease, that means that you have very deep pockets. This occurs mostly from lack of brushing and it is also genetic. This problem can be treated by periodontal cleanings every 3 months and gum treatment. There are a few options for Periodontal disease. First a deep cleaning is done – Scaling and root planning. Then there is medication which is put into the pockets called Arestin. Or the last option is gum surgery and bone grafting. It is very important to treat gum disease because it can lead to extreme bone loss where your teeth will become loose and need to be removed and unfortunately need to be replaced with a denture. No denture that will be made can be as good as your natural teeth.

  You may also want to see a Periodontist who is a gum specialist.

QUESTION:
does gum disease affect one side of the mouth or the whole of it?
does gum disease affect your whole mouth or just one side of the mouth? cause my lower right side of my mouth is swollen. i can see two puncture marks on the inside of my cheek too, looks like a spider bite, but the internet says other wise. i don’t know what to believe, spider bite or gum disease?

• ANSWER:
  You need to see a dentist and never get medical advice online.

QUESTION:
What home remedy has helped your gum disease?
I was diagnosed with gum disease years ago. I know that it is not good for your health and I don’t have dental ins. right now – unemployed. However, I know about keeping my mouth clean – brushing and flossing. I just want to know if there’s something else I can do. I found a good gum system and it is helping – less blood and no more smell.

HELP!!

• ANSWER:
  I have found rinsing with a dilluted solution of Hydrogen Peroxide helpful.

  However, this practice is not recommended for an extended time.

  http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/h/hydrogen-peroxide.htm

QUESTION:
what is the best product to buy for gum disease ?
hi i have recently been told that i have gum disease and could lose up to 9 teeth from the bottom, i brush my teeth twice a day and have always done this so i was quite shocked and still am to know that i might lose my teeth. can anyone advise the best product that i can buy to help me get rid of this gum disease and save my teeth. thank you very much…….. i cant sleep properly because of the worry

• ANSWER:
  Didn’t your dentist recommend anything when he told you about the gum disease? I would have thought you would have been really concerned at that time and would have been given explicit instructions by your dentist about reversing this disease. If you don’t brush properly, brushing twice daily does no good! I would think your dentist would certainly be concerned, because when you lose those teeth, he will have that many less teeth to be able to work on! Call or go to his office and ask questions about the diseased gum area and what you can do to reverse the disease. He’ll tell you about the best products to be using! Good luck!

QUESTION:
How do i get rid of gum disease?
once you have gum disease can you get rid of it? i have been going to the dentist and he said i have gum disease and he only recommended flossing and brushing twice a day. but what i want to know is once you have the disease will it ever go away?

• ANSWER:
  Gum disease is caused by bacteria, which have formed into a film called plaque.

  If you brush and floss carefully the film doesn’t have time to grow properly. Most people do brush, but they develop certain habits which means they brush some places well, so plaque doesn’t build up there. but miss other places, where plaque does build up.

  Once plaque forms it becomes more difficult to remove as the days, weeks, and months go by. It doesn’t take many hours before mouthwashes become useless, because they can’t penetrate the film. The plaque gradually matures, so that bacteria which cause little harm are replaced by others which become more harmful as the plaque matures.

  As the number of harmful bacteria increase the join between the gum and tooth is attacked and the body tries to defend itself. You may begin to notice bleeding as you brush and the gum becoming redder.

  If this continues over weeks, months, and years, the gum comes away from the tooth and a pocket forms, so the bacterial mass grows into the space. Eventually the pockets become so deep that it is impossible for you to clean it out and your dentist or hygienist must help you.

  If you don’t get help and it continues the teeth may become loose, because the supporting bone is destroyed.

  The disease won’t stop unless the bacterial plaque is removed.

QUESTION:
Is there others ways besides brushing my cat’s teeth to prevent gum disease?
Recently my 1st cat named Shirley(which i no longer take care of) was recently diagnosed with gum disease and breast cancer. I now take care of a young cat named Monster who still has good teeth, but i need to take some action in order to prevent what Shirley faces and so his teeth won’t be falling from left to right.
Also the sound holding my cat down and opening his mouth to brush his teeth seems like a hassle

• ANSWER:
  My cats will not let me brush their teeth, but my vet recommended pet toothpaste that has enzymes in it. My cats absolutely LOVE eating it. I just put a tiny amount on a pet toothbrush, and the cats kind of chew/lick it off. Then I repeat, and the cats chew/lick off more of it. While this isn’t exactly “brushing” their teeth, they are distributing the toothpaste in their mouths, and the enzymes work well to decrease tartar buildup. The brand I use (that I first purchased at the vet, but now purchase online) is C.E.T. My kitties love the poultry flavor. It’s very reasonably priced (about .99 a tube) and seems to work very well. Good luck!

QUESTION:
What is a good mouth wash that will help delay the effects of gum disease?
i can’t afford to get the scaling done, what mouthwash will help the disease from progressing to any extent? i heard tea tree oil mouthwash?? idk anyone have any suggestions

• ANSWER:
  Warm water with salt in it. Heat increases the blood circulation>> more blood to area and more defence. and salt is potent antibacterial. No bacteria can survive in salty condition. Rinse atleast 3 times a day, until u get scaling done. ( one glass of water + i table spoon of salt)

QUESTION:
what care do you take when diagnosed with gum disease?
Is there any one who was completely treated for gum disease? what home care did you take? what are the other options for flossing?

• ANSWER:
  I’m hoping that when your dentist diagnosed you he had you make an appointment for a deep cleaning and if necessary, surgery to remove all the bad tissue. I had surgery on my back teeth plus the deep cleaning. Then cleanings every 4-6 months until my gums where in good shape, now I get cleaning done once a year. At home I brush at least once a day, twice is better and floss once in every 24 hour period. It does not have to be done when you brush. Also use a good, gum disease fighting mouthwash. I personally use the old Listerine. It is strong and doesn’t taste wonderful but I tell ya it really does the trick for me. Using a good dental pick after meals and a good rinsing, if not brushing, after you eat anything can be a big help too. And one very important thing that many people don’t realize is you must change your toothbrush often. Once a month at first until your gums get better if you can afford it. I am at twice a year now. And to avoid damaging your gums further, use a soft bristled tooth brush and a toothpaste that helps fight tarter/ a ‘complete’ is good too. Best of luck to you, I know it isn’t fun.

QUESTION:
what is a natural remedy for gum disease?
is there a natural remedy for gum disease? i get social security disability, and don’t have the money to see a dentist, and medicare does not cover dental or vision…..please let me know if there is something i can do for my gums

• ANSWER:
  Floss!! There is a rinse called Chlorahexadine, but you if you have periodontal disease, you must have the bacteria and tartar removed from below your gums in order to get rid of the infection and the floss to prevent it from returning. It can affect your general health if you don’t. It can contribute to high blood sugar in diabetics, it is the same bacterial plaque found in the arteries when you have heart disease, I could go on and on. The scary thing is, you can actually spread it to your spouse, or anyone else you kiss. For your health, please go and have a deep cleaning and then FLOSS every day. I have always told my patients, if for some stupid reason you ever had to choose between brushing or flossing, floss.

QUESTION:
Treating gum disease and a wisdom tooth?
2 – 3 months ago, I went to a dentist that actually knew what they were doing. They told me that I may have gum disease because of my bleeding gums. They said they were going to treat it one appointment after my fillings, but I never went back.
The reason is that my insurance can’t cover the dental visit.
Also, I have 2 wisdom teeth growing in and I’m afraid that it will only add to my gum problem.
I feel like I’m stuck and I don’t know what to do.

• ANSWER:
  Good home care is a start. Make sure you brush at least twice a day (preferably after each meal if possible). More importantly, make sure you floss at least once a day!!! Use an antiseptic mouthwash such as Listerine twice a day or rinse with hydrogen peroxide/water after brushing. Your gums will continue to bleed for some time, but should improve gradually. The hydrogen peroxide rinse should help with the bleeding.

  It will also help to consider changing your diet. Try to avoid sweets as much as possible.

  Improved oral hygiene and diet should give you some immediate improvements.

  The area around an Impacted wisdom tooth or those that are just now growing in can be hard to keep clean. Many stores carry special sort of small interdental brushes and scalars that help keep those sort of areas clean. I would buy some of those and make sure you keep the wisdom teeth area clean.

QUESTION:
How do you know when you have been cured of gum disease?
Using home remedies, what are the indications that you are cured of gum disease?

• ANSWER:
  Those people are mental. Of course gum disease can be cured. I just came back from the dentist office 3 hours ago, and they were talking to my brother about it. They said after about 3 weeks of brushing, flossing, and using a non-alcohol based oral rinse, you will be considered in good oral health. You know that you’re teeth are healthy for sure when your gums are more of a pink color, your gums don’t bleed, and when the front of your teeth feels clean with nothing on it. Almost like water.

  Hope this helps!
  Chantelle

QUESTION:
What kind of mouthwash should I use to get rid of gum disease?
I need to cure my gum disease (I’m worry about losing my teeth), so I need to know which mouthwash or mouth rinse works the best. Please recommend me the brands that work the best or are the most effective.

• ANSWER:
  If you really want to get rid of gum disease I would start by getting a deep cleaning of your teeth. The dentist will scrape the tartar that collects on your teeth from deep below your gums and makes them smooth so the gums hug them better. It is a little expensive and it will hurt a little but it is good for you and just about everyone needs to have it done once in a while. Then floss every day, and Listerine is about as good as any kind of mouthwash.

QUESTION:
What kind of treatment do you think I will need for my gum disease?
After researching it online, I have concluded that I have some type of gum disease. I’m still waiting to go to the dentist. If some of my adult teeth are slightly loose, do you think the scaling and root planning will do the trick? Or will I need something more serious like the surgery?

• ANSWER:
  Please dont take any antibiotics on your own…..THESE ARE OF LITTLE HELP when long-term results are considered. These might suppress your symptoms for a while but are not worth it until unless prescribed by a qualified dentist.
  Gum diseases are very easy to manage in the early stages. Most of times, Scaling is just required and sometimes root planing also. Sometimes we tell the patient at the beginning of the treatment that gum surgery will be required. But when we go along ….we find that just after scaling and root planing …..supported by patient’s home oral care regime….the gums are returning to their normal health.

  Secondly, about your mobile teeth…..the degree of this mobility can only be found out by a thorough dental examination and also with the help of a x-ray.

QUESTION:
What types of health physical problems/symptoms can you experience due to gum disease?
I have not been feeling well and I’m trying to explore if my symptoms could be related to gum disease. I am a diabetic and have other health problems. My symptoms are difficult to define, but include: shakyness or a type of tremor right when I wake up in the am, naucea, cold sweats. Can symptoms like this be related to gum disease or cavities?

• ANSWER:
  A situation that you need to be aware of is subacutebacterialendocarditis (SBE). This is a bacterial infection that has a portal of entry through your gums. It attacks your mitral valve of your heart and is serious. See your dentist right away.

QUESTION:
what can help or fix really bad breath caused by gum disease ?
a good friend of mine has really bad breath, even after he brushes his teeth it is still really bad. he smokes a lot of rollies and drinks a lot of coffee which have badly stained his teeth and dont help with the breath. i love hanging out with him but when he gets close to me i have to turn my head away so i cant smell his breath.

THIS IS NOT A TROLL !!
anyone got any ideas?? the strongest mints dont work and neither does gum.

• ANSWER:
  He needs to work on the issue and that is the fact that he has a lot of bacteria in the mouth. He needs to use a good mouth wash at least 3 times a day to help kill the bacteria or he can mix hydrogen peroxide with water and slosh it around his mouth and in between his teeth. That stuff kills anything and you know it’s working when it fizzes. He has to keep his mouth clean thru out the day in order to heal his gums and get rid of the bacteria under his gum bed and in between his teeth. he needs to floss and also clean his mouth in between smoking and drinking. I worked with a guy that had breath so bad you could smell it from 2-3 feet away. He has to work on wanting to heal his mouth and keep it clean.

QUESTION:
What are the side effects of gum disease?
I know a 62 year old man who has gum disease. could anyone tell me the side effects for it? Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Tooth loss, bone loss in the mandible and maxilla. Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease. Also the risk of stroke is higher in those with periodontal disease.

QUESTION:
How common is gum disease and what are the signs?
Im only 20 but I have bad teeth and I brush. My parents have bad teeth too even though they brush. Is bad teeth genetic? And how do you get good dental work for affordable prices. My parents dont have the money and Im in college.

• ANSWER:
  Gum disease affects more than one-fourth of U.S. children aged 2–5 and half of those aged 12–15. About half of all children and two-thirds of children aged 12–19 from Poor or low income families have had decay. Similarly many adults also suffer from Gum disease.
  The new research suggests that even slightly reduced levels of cathepsin C as a result of a genetic mutation may reduce a person’s ability to ward off Gum disease, or deep pockets of infection below the gum line.

  Nearly one in every three people experience from inflammations that cause bleeding and receding gums, including chronic dental problems. Recent studies have revealed that oral bacteria add to ailments ranging from heart disease to premature births.

  To get good dental work for affordable prices you can research – The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research(NIDCR), one of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health. While NIDCR does not provide dental care or financial assistance for care, the Institute offers this fact sheet to help people find local, state, and federal sources of low-cost dental care.

  Thanks, hope that helps.
  For more information over dental healthcare, you can visit:

QUESTION:
What is the best way to get rid of gum disease like gingivitis and removing sore bleeding gums?

My gums on my right side are very sore and I don’t know what to do to get rid of it?

• ANSWER:
  You will need to have a exam and a professional cleaning. Then you will be placed on a good home care program and your problem will be cured. See your dentist asap as this is progressive and will go into the bone supporting the teeth causing them to become loose and possibly need extracting.

QUESTION:
what are the statistics of gum disease?
I once read that like one in 20 people don’t brush their teeth properly and have gum disease. Im just wondering how many people suffer from gum disease in the world what are the statistics?

Thanks for answering?

• ANSWER:
  I’m wondering if knowing this valuable information would impress upon you to brush your teeth more often.

QUESTION:
Can your molars hurt from gum disease? Two of my back lower molars hurt and there is nothing wrong with the?
teeth themselves. Could gum disease cause pain? What would cause that?
I HAVE gum disease-deep pockets
around those molars. Had deep scaling and root planning months ago.

• ANSWER:
  Gum recession, gum irritation (too much plaque), gum disease (Gingivitis or Periodontist) can all make the teeth senstive. Clenching and grinding your teeth can also make the teeth sensitive to temperature and pressure (chewing). See your dentist for an evaluation of your bone level and buildup.

QUESTION:
How did peroxide cure my gum disease? My dentist said i somehow cured my gum disease.?
All i did is brush with peroxide mixed with water, and floss every day. What does peroxide do to kill the bacteria?

• ANSWER:
  Floss removed the bacteria underneath your gums. That bacteria causes gingivitis. Continue flossing every day unless you want it to come back. Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer which can introduce oxygen underneath the gums. It will kill some additional bacteria. By flossing lone you would have also gotten rid of gingivitis.

QUESTION:
What are the causes of gum disease?
My mom’s just told her she has gum disease and might lose few teeth in the next few years. I think it has to do with her smoking but I want to know for sure be I say it to her.

• ANSWER:
  There are a lot of contributing factors to gum disease including oral hygiene, tobacco use, etc. A person that doesn’t brush twice a day and floss regularly acquires a buildup of plaque on the teeth. This plaque in turn calcifies and hardens and forms calculus, also known tartar. The bacteria that lives on this calculus causes swelling and redness as the immune system tries to fight off the bacteria. The bacteria invades the surrounding tissues, and as the immune system kills bacteria, it actually begins destroying health tissue and bone as well. This is what leads to bone loss and recession, which are collectively referred to as periodontal disease or gum disease. It could be poor oral hygiene that led to her diseased state. However, tobacco does play a role as well. Tobacco stains the teeth and dries out the mouth, which creates a rough, drier surface for the plaque to stick to. Tobacco also reduces the amount of bleeding typically seen with gingivitis, the precursor to periodontal disease, so she may have missed out on a red flag that something was wrong before it was too late.

  I see this every single day, and it saddens me, because it is 100% preventable.
  For more information, you can check out the website below:

  http://www.perio.org/consumer/smoking.htm

QUESTION:
How can you treat possible gum disease?
I’ve had strong teeth for most of my life but am noticing my teeth being very slightly loose and aching. My gums are receding sightly as well and am pretty sure this is gingivitis or something like it.

I will be going to a dentist, but what can I do to help my teeth feel tighter or keep my gums healthier?

• ANSWER:
  DO NOT brush your teeth with lemon or orange zest. These are acidic and not good for your teeth. Have you ever eaten too many oranges and noticed your teeth being really sensitive? That’s from the acidity of the fruit.

  DO rinse with warm salt water as suggested by another poster. The warm salt water helps heal the tissue and resolve the pain. The recession could be attributed to a number of things including brushing too hard or periodontal disease. Gingivitis is typically redness and inflammation of the gums that occurs when your immune system tries to fight off the infection starting in your gums caused by plaque. Gingivitis is reversible. Periodontitis is the next step after gingivitis when your bodies immune system actually begins to break down bone while trying to destroy the infection in your gums, which leads to recession. Periodontitis is irreversible. If you have periodontitis, it is important to get your mouth to a healthier state and then maintain that status. If you have bone loss, the bone won’t grow back, but you can stop the progression of the disease to prevent more bone loss.

  It is important to brush your teeth twice a day, every morning and especially every night. You should be flossing every night as well. After speaking with your hygienist, you may want to start using a Waterpik water flosser. They actually remove more plaque from below the gum line than traditional floss and are great for periodontal patients. The bacteria involved in periodontal disease are anaerobic, which means they don’t like oxygen. The water flosser pushes water beneath the gumline, which helps remove plaque and delivers oxygen to those areas as well. You can get them for -50 from Walmart.com and sometimes they have free shipping. They’re also available in stores at a slightly higher price.

QUESTION:
What happens once you have ADVANCEd GUM DISEASE?
My teeth are loose, and became very loose just in the past few weeks. I havent seen the dentist yet, my appt is tomorrow. All my symptoms point to Advanced Gum disease. Will they have to remove all my teeth? What happens now, can my teeth and gums be saved? Please help i am so stressed
My teeth are loose, and became very loose just in the past few weeks. I havent seen the dentist yet, my appt is tomorrow. All my symptoms point to Advanced Gum disease. Will they have to remove all my teeth? What happens now, can my teeth and gums be saved? Please help i am so stressed. I brush my teeth regularly, i floss and rinse. I have had bad teeth my whole life. Can they save yourteeth once they are LOOSE?

• ANSWER:
  Try not to worry so much till you see your dentist , they have seen this many times before and will guide you through treatment options .

QUESTION:
What Is It That Causes Bad Breath And Gum Disease?
Would like to know more about it with links, resources, cures, anything.

• ANSWER:
  Bad breath (Halitosis) is an unpleasant condition that causes embarrassment and major frustration. Most people who suffer from bad breath aren’t even aware they have a problem, until they get too close to another person.

  Bad breath is caused by several different factors, i.e. what you eat, dry mouth, smoking, or not brushing correctly (or long enough). Bad breath may also be the sign of a medical disorder, such as a local infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver or kidney ailment.

  Although maintaining good oral health is essential to reducing bad breath, brushing and flossing your teeth along with rinsing with mouthwash may not be enough. Most people do not have the time to follow these recommendations 2-3 times per day, as recommended by most dentists. Even when most people follow the advice of their dentist as recommended, they still end up having chronic bad breath.

  Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums.

  Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket.

  Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease. The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis may lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis and can also cause bad breath.

  Several warning signs that can signal a problem:

  1. Gums that bleed easily
  2. Red, swollen, tender gums
  3. Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
  4. Persistent bad breath or bad taste
  5. Permanent teeth that are loose or separating

QUESTION:
How likely are you to get gum disease or mouth cancer from smokless tobacco?
I just want to know, not doing it. What are the chances to get a mouth disease from smokless tobacco such as snus or chewing tobacco if someone days it a few times a week for a few years. Example like 4 times a week for 3 years

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QUESTION:
I found out I have gum disease, what will they do at the gum specialist?
My dentist is sending me to a gum specialist to “fix” my gums. What will they do? How bad will it hurt? What exactly is the procedure and how long will I probably be out of work?
It apparently runs in my family. We all take care of our teeth but everyone in my family has been diagnosed with it. Most of them were way older then me when they were diagnosed.

• ANSWER:
  Hey, it’s not so bad! Since you’ve only just found out you have periodontal disease I’m guessing you haven’t had it very long, so I imagine the ‘fixing’ will consist of a few sessions of fairly vigorous digging about to get rid of deep-seated plaque. This sounds nasty, but you can opt for a pain-killing injection or just take 2 paracetamol an hour before your visit. If you’re actually due for more intensive, surgical treatment, your dentist would have told you what you need to know. Otherwise, just give him a bell and ask. Good luck!

QUESTION:
Is there any real permanent cure for gum disease?
Doctors say that the disease can be controled, but it will always remain with you for the rest of your life. What exactly this means and how confident I can be that with proper care I can have my teeth for life? Is there any hope for permanent cure?

• ANSWER:
  A gum specialist (periodontist) will help you.
  The aim is to clean up the gums to return them to good health. Any bone loss that has occurred cannot be reversed, but you can HALT the disease and prevent further damage. Because you have had this damage, it makes you more likely to have it again if you don’t MAINTAIN your teeth as per instructions from the periodontist. So it is a permanent cure if you look after the result. The treatment doesn’t make you invulnerable!
  The most important thing is to seek treatment ASAP (just like any health problem), and your chances of success in the long term will be better.
  All patients I have referred have been very happy with the results, and wish they’d done something about it sooner.
  PS – mouthwashes will not help you.

QUESTION:
What Are the Setbacks in Gum Disease?
We know that the mouth is a gateway to good health, and that the healthier our gums are, the better off the rest of our body will be.
But how much more there is to it?

• ANSWER:
  Preventive gum disease with good oral hygiene is an easy way to help ward off heart attacks, strokes, impotence, wrinkles, some cancers, and certain pregnancy complications.

  As new findings, people who consume plenty of dairy products, especially yogurt, are less likely to have gum disease. Researchers in Japan now say this may be thanks to the lactic acid in foods such as yogurt and some cheeses. The healthy bacteria in these foods seem to control the growth of bad bacteria. Consuming just a quarter cup of yogurt a day, for example, can help reduce your risks. Of course, brushing and flossing also help.

  Another tip is that smoking is a major cause of gum disease,
  and a new study suggests that marijuana is also bad for your gums. Toxic substances in the smoke likely hinder the body’s ability to fight inflammation.

QUESTION:
How does gum disease effect pregnancy?
I have really bad teeth problems, i have been getting infections,and extractions and root canals in 2009! its horrible, anyway…i haven’t a period in 10 months,and i am wondering what the correlation is between the missed periods and the dental problems? and my future of ttc

• ANSWER:
  hi- there are lots of molecular level interractions between hormones, such as oestogen and progesterone and the gingival fluid molecules called cytokines and interleukins. Basically these control the level of response to the plaque and bacteria in your mouth. From experience i know that patients with experiences of hormone imbalances do have more gum problems particularly.

  Just like someone who has a very high reaction to an insect bite- somepeople have an aggressive response to bacteria. This is due to the action of the cellular molecules that i mentioned, so intern hormone changes can affect the activity of the molecules and they determine the aggressiveness of the response.

  Of course that is just one part of a seriously complex cellular and molecular interraction that goes on between you and the bugs in your mouth- it definitely isnt all the picture. People with an exaggerated response under 30 with a characteristic pattern of gum disease are diagnosed with ‘aggressive periodontitis’

  It sounds as if you have had problems with your gums and you teeth themselves. This suggests that in addition to a hormone related gum problem; that your oral hygeine and diet are not ideal and so there is a high rate of acid production by bacteria. This is what causes there to be holes and infections into the centre (nerves) of teeth.

  I wonder that the missed periods could also possibly be due to diet. I personally was amenorrhaic for a few years when i was anorexic and bulimic and this was due to my body not getting the adequate nutrients and the amount of fat in my diet for the fat soluble vitamins (vital components of sex hormones) to be stored and made.

  Ok- so I waffled, but To answer your question there is definitely a link between hormones and gum health, and there is definitely a link between diet and both dental disease and loss of periods. I am happy to talk to you further about my journey… I really hope you are blessed with the baby (and the improved dental health) that you want.

  Love Fran

QUESTION:
What can I do if I have gum disease?
Of course I do not have gum disease, but this is for a project that I am doing. Its about gum disease and can anyone tell me the answer?

• ANSWER:
  You would improve your oral hygiene, which means better brushing and flossing.

  And you would visit your Periodontist, which is the Dental specialty dealing with the things that surround your tooth (gums, bones). They will clean your pockets where the bacteria collects, and then keep you under watch for reaccumulation. I think when you get your pockets cleaned it’s called root “scaling/planning”

QUESTION:
Best antiseptic mouthwash + toothpaste to combat gum disease?
In the case of severe gum disease (periodontitis) it is advised to see a dentist and get a professional cleaning ASAP. However for milder gum infection (gingivitis), were gums are quite sensitive and bleed upon brushing etc, what would be the best antiseptic mouthwash + toothpaste to help clear it up? Also are there any particular diets or food that may help combat it and strengthen gums + get rid of the infection? I’m aware that flossing is pretty much essential.

Thanks for your answers

• ANSWER:
  Corsodyl mouth wash, do not use LISTERENE, oral doctors at the hospital went mad when I told them I was using that said prolonged use causes damage to the lining of the mouth

QUESTION:
Does anyone have more information on gum disease and surgery?
I did not have dental insurance for the past 3 years, and missed dental visits. Prior to that, dentists had assured me that I had teeth in fairly decent health.

I have insurance now and I visited a dentist recently. They seemed to jump on my case the moment I said I’d missed appointments for 3 years. The staff took x-ray records at first and when the doctor walked in, the first thing he said without even looking into my mouth was that I have gum disease, and referred me to a periodontist. I was trying to understand what he was trying to say but before I understood anything, the doctor walked out of the room.

Today, I went to the periodontist who spent 10 mins looking at my teeth measuring gaps, and said that I will need to knock off two wisdom teeth and go through gum surgery. I was more aggressive in asking pointed questions and he at least answered them. He says my gums have moderate level of infection and will need to be opened up for cleaning and then stitched back.
He also prescribed a thorough dental clean-up process, which will cost me 0(my copay). The extractions and surgery are likely to run into a few thousands, not to mention the pain.
While the dentists may be right, I somehow felt that they are more focussed on business development for themselves than actually attending to my needs. E.g. my wisdom teeth are perfectly fine and healthy, and have never given me any trouble. When I asked why the extraction was needed, I was told that the teeth are deep inside & difficult to clean, so I would find it easier to maintain the health of my mouth without them. They were just keen to get me to sign up for the extraction appointment. I had to be my assertive best to say that I needed to think about it.
I’m considering seeing a couple more dentists. While I’m surely concerned about my oral health, I don’t want to be pushed into urgent and immediate procedures, which are painful & costly.
Am I being pushed into unneccessary procedures? Please help.

• ANSWER:
  You should seek a second opinion. No one should tell you that you need surgery before you have had a deep cleaning or scaling and root planning. Many of my patients have improved tremendously with the deep cleaning and oral hygiene instruction without ever needing surgery. Plus you need time to learn how to properly take care of your teeth before jumping into surgery. No sense in spending money if you don’t know how to maintain them.

  We start our patients with an hour long examination, where we explain what we see and give you a treatment plan – or game plan on how to take care of the disease. We schedule you for the deep cleaning, which may take multiple visits, and then wait 4 to 6 weeks to see how the tissue has healed. At the re-evaluation visit, if there hasn’t been significant improvement and there are other factors like pus and bleeding on probing, we might discuss surgery.

  However, since you took a three year break from dentistry and regular cleanings, I usually recommend getting your teeth cleaned every three months for several times after the deep cleaning before recommending surgery. That way we know that you are as good as you are going to get without surgical intervention. Plus you need to have your general dentist or restorative dentist give you a proper examination. Open contacts (or space between the teeth) are a large determinant if a pocket is going to heal. If your floss does not snap but falls into the gum tissue, everytime you eat food it is being forced up into the gum. This is called food impaction and it can over time cause pocketing and bone loss to occur around the teeth.

  As for the wisdom teeth, it all depends on their position and what they look like. If they are not fully erupted and only part of the teeth are sticking out, you might want to have them removed at some point because they are a reservoir for bacteria to breed and spread forward to other teeth. It sounds as if priority number one is to start with the cleaning first, then consider your options once you know how your body will heal.

  People take breaks from dentistry all the time, it is very expensive and time consuming. You maybe had other things (like feeding and clothing children) that your money had to go to at the time. You should never let a dentist make you feel bad for taking care of other issues first. You should respond with, the past is the past, I am here now, what do I need to do to fix it. I hate that some dentists take such a negative tact. We try to keep a positive attitude and congratulate people on taking the first step back to dental health. Definately interview dentists until you find one that will treat you with respect.

QUESTION:
what if any is the best way to cure gum disease?
I heard cq10 was great for this issue. Also what is the best toothpaste and mouthwash to use?

• ANSWER:
  Gingivitis you will be able to cure with the previous suggestions. If you have a more serious case (periodontitis) you will require treatment by a dentist or hygienist. Good luck.

QUESTION:
Can I do the scaling procedure even if I don’t have gum disease?
Hi I am getting my braces off in one month and when i smile my gums show. I don’t really know what scaling is, but when i read about it it was only for those with gum disease. Am I able to have that procedure? Is there any other procedure that can help with my problem? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Scaling isn’t only if you have gum disease. If you have tartar on your teeth your dentist will use scaling to get it off.

QUESTION:
Is this a sign of gum disease?
I have a strange bump on my gums. Right under that strange bump, there is a loose tooth. I have a horrible feeling that the strange bump means that part of my gum is diseased, and that’s why the tooth is rotten, and falling out.

This is pretty much just a follow up to my last question. I’ve had this bump for a while now. I haven’t exactly had time to go to the dentist, and when I do, my parents are busy. I really just want to break down and go to the dentist, but now I’m really afraid that if it is gum disease, it’s gotten a lot worse. I’m pretty much hoping that it’s just an abcess tooth. I won’t have time to go to the dentist until Friday. I’m looking for some new answers. What do you think?

• ANSWER:
  it sounds very mysterious to me…you still need to go to the dentist and have it checked out. who knows; you might be able to cure it before it causes even bigger problems! does the bump hurt? if it feels fleshy, it might be gum disease or similar. if it is hard, it might just be another tooth. is the loose tooth a baby, or has it been replaced with an adult tooth?

QUESTION:
Bleeding gums whn you brush your teeth, is it definately gum disease?
What the questions says.

• ANSWER:
  no, not necessarily. i have in the past just brushed my teeth a bit hard (to get them really clean) and that has caused them to bleed a lil, or i have stabbed it with my toothbrush (damn that hurts).
  id say that if it happens everytime u brush ur teeth then yes u prob have gingavitis (or however u spell it).

QUESTION:
My dog is getting treated in 3 weeks for gum disease, what will they do?
I did ask the vet, but she was Italian, I think, so I couldnt really understand a lot.

I know they will be putting her to sleep, but I dont actually know detail

does anyone know?? Thank you

• ANSWER:
  They put her ‘under’ but it will be a relatively light sedation, they don’t like to use a heavy gas just for teeth cleaning. As soon as she’s asleep they get to work – her teeth will be thoroughly descaled with a dental drill, any loose teeth will be removed as will any that are rotten. Her mouth will be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected then she’ll be woken up, it really is that quick! They probably keep her there for a few hours to make sure she recovers from the gas ok then you’ll be called to pick her up or they may even ask you to wait around for an hour or two so that you can take her back with you – either way, when you get her home just let her rest and give her a light fish meal or the trusted chicken and rice dinner ( cooked chicken, shredded and mixed with plain white cooked rice ). She’ll be fine don’t worry, its an op they do several times a day to various breeds so they are very, very experienced and up to date. Best of luck.

QUESTION:
What is gum disease treatment like?
Next week I am having gum disease treatment / cleaning where the dentist pulls back your gum and cleans behind it. My dentist has told me it’s painful, but I wondered if anyone’s had this done, and their experiences of it? Thank you.

• ANSWER:
  I had it done back in November.

  It’s really not that bad.
  They’re going to numb you so you don’t feel anything, but you will hear it, so maybe an MP3 player.

  Afterward you’re going to be sore, but it’s similar to a burn on the roof of your mouth, although it’s all around your mouth. They’ll just do one side, or that’s how they did mine, because my dentist doesn’t like to numb the entire mouth all at once.

  You’re going to probably be sensitive to temperatures too, I know for about a week everything I put in my mouth had to be lukewarm.

  I suggest eating soft mild foods, eggs were a life saver for me. I had to steer away from anything with the slightest amount of spice. I also couldn’t bear to drink anything carbonated.

  I promise it isn’t that bad, and I’m a total wuss when it comes to pain, especially in my mouth.

QUESTION:
What would cause serious gum disease in a very young cat (a year and a half old)?
We adopted him when he was only 9 months old and his gums were very inflamed and bright red. He’s about a year and a half old now and even with changing his diet to a healthy raw diet, his gums are just as inflamed and red. He was a street cat and was quite ill and starving when we adopted him; could that have something to do with it?
Ragdollsnmaines,
He actually does have the Calicivirus. That is what he was ill with when we adopted him. I didn’t realize it effected the gums and teeth, too. Thanks for telling me. We’ll take him to the vet and see if he knows of anything that can ease the inflammation, since there is no real way to get rid of this virus. Poor thing!
JC,
No we haven’t had any dental treatments or rounds of antibiotic for him. When the vet examined him last year, she felt that our cat was way too young to have gum disease and told us it was probably inflammation from teething. However, it has been several months and it hasn’t gone away, so we’re figuring teething irritation should have cleared up long ago. We’ll just have to get him examined again and try to figure out what’s really wrong. Thank you for this information!

• ANSWER:
  Has he been treated for gingivitis with antibiotics, or gotten a teeth cleaning? Usually a vet will treat chronic gingivitis with antibiotics as that can clear it up. Calici can leave sores in the mouth, but usually you see them in the mouth, tongue, and throat, not on the gums. That is often a sign of an auto-immune thing called stomatitis. Discuss this with the vet when you take him in. I’ve had a number of fosters with terrible cases of gingivitis (due to neglect, which your guy had in the past) and in most cases it cleared up with a round or two of antibiotics.

QUESTION:
What can cause gum disease. I somehow have it but i brush my teeth everyday as well as floss and use mouthwash?
Why did this happen my teeth are straight and im only 17. How can I stop this from home like home remidies?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What methods can I take if I have periodontal gum disease?
I’m 15 and it’s pretty severe, I’ve lost two tooth already and I am wondering what options I can take, also which method would be the best?

as well as how much it will cost ?

• ANSWER:
  Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment

  Self-Care at Home
  Good oral hygiene prevents periodontal disease.

  Brush the teeth at least twice every day. Brushing removes plaque from the inner, outer, and chewing surfaces of each tooth. A dental hygienist can demonstrate the proper technique.
  Get a new toothbrush every 3 months.
  Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride.
  Floss every day. Flossing removes plaque between the teeth that a toothbrush cannot reach.
  Use a mouthwash that kills bacteria.
  Eat a well-balanced diet; avoid too many sweets.

  Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing)
  The dentist, periodontist, or dental hygienist removes the plaque through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and root planing. Scaling means scraping off the tartar from above and below the gum line. Root planing gets rid of rough spots on the tooth root where the germs gather, and helps remove bacteria that contribute to the disease.

  Medications may be used with treatment that includes scaling and root planing, but they cannot always take the place of surgery. Depending on the severity of gum disease, the dentist or periodontist may still suggest surgical treatment. Long-term studies will be needed to determine whether using medications reduces the need for surgery and whether they are effective over a long period of time. Here are some medications that are currently used

QUESTION:
What can be done to delay the progression of gum disease?

I have the early stages.

• ANSWER:
  HELLO,
  the advancement of it cam be stopped by:
  #1 scaling and root planing
  #2 regular maintenance for it with your dentist
  #3 dedicated home hygiene habits, brushing, flossing/irrigating wih Waterpik
  the hardiest point is #3 it’s easy once it’s a habit..
  Daily care is of paramount importance.

QUESTION:
Gum health?
I went to the dentist almost a month ago, and he told me that my gums were looking bad and that they were almost infected and if I didn’t start working on them more that I’d get gum disease. This scared the crap out of me so ever since, I have been flossing every night and taking good care of my teeth/gums. My gums don’t bleed hardly anymore, except by these two teeth where there appears and feels like I may have cut the gums with floss. I can see a little red scratch by these two teeth that bleeds when I floss them. My gums look and feel better (they used to bleed a whole lot before I started taking care of them), so I think maybe I used too much pressure on those two teeth? The cuts are right by where the floss would go, too. Has this happened to anyone else, and what can I do to get the cuts to go away? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  You have probably flossed too hard. You can get what is called a “floss cleft” where the floss kind of snaps into the gum. Then it will just get more irritated with a toothbrush and more flossing. Use a warm salt water rinse for faster gentler healing. Try an electric toothbrush as well, much more effective and gentler on gums. Try to floss gently, curving the floss into a c shape around each tooth and gently sliding toward the gum until you feel gentle resistance then move the floss up and down to clean in the pocket. You can also get what is called a rubber tip stimulator. It has a metal or plastic handle with a little rubber tip on it. It is great for massaging your gums in between your teeth and can help the gum tissue in that area.

QUESTION:
How can i improve my gum health?
I was really hard on my teeth college and as a child i drank and obscene amount of soda.

Now i am worried about my gum health.

1. How do i get dental insurance and what should i look for in a plan?

2. How do i care for my gums at home?

• ANSWER:
  Common situation you met like many other people,be patient,and check the resource here

  http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info

  i found useful.

QUESTION:
Gum Health?
Okay so my teeth are pretty healthy but I don’t brush as much as I should and I rarely floss. Next to my teeth my gums are turning kinda white and then there is a defined line where my gums turn a dark red, my gums also bleed a little when I brush. So… whats wrong with my teeth and how should I fix them?
Lol, I promise im not pregnant (im a guy =P)

• ANSWER:
  Sounds like you need a good dental cleaning. It is hard to diagnose problems without seeing them, but given your circumstances (infrequent flossing and some brushing) , you’re gums are most likely inflamed and need to be professionally cleaned. Once they are healthy and the swelling and redness goes down, they will stop bleeding after about four days of regular, daily flossing. Promise!

  Of course, there are other factors that might come into play, pregnancy, for example changes hormones and make gums more susceptible to inflammation as well as some systemic medications, or even systemic disease.

  However, given your admitted need to be a better brusher and flosser, start with the easy stuff, and most likely, things will get better!!! Brush at least two times a day for two minutes each time in a round, circular motion, (and brush/scrape your tongue since half of the bacteria in our mouths live on the tongue- *yickkkk!!!*), and floss every evening at bedtime. See your hygienist every six months.

QUESTION:
best supplement for tooth and gum health?
Can you tell me what are the best vitamins, herbs or supplements for tooth and gum health?

• ANSWER:
  Yes good healthy foods, dairy products, plenty of veges – some raw and lean protein, grainy cereals and breads, plenty of water and brush your teeth 2 X a day and floss as needed
  Your body will also thank you for eating less processed foods and you will feel great too including a nice skin

QUESTION:
What else can I do to improve Gum Health?
I bought a vitality (electric) toothbrush by Oral B (one of the best investments ever) -which I use three time a day….and I use crest pro-health rinse at the end of the day…(it makes everything taste funny for hours)….

What else can I do to help my gums?
They have gotten a lot better – but I still have one deep pocket near my lower canine that food gets caught in all the time….
Any ideas?

• ANSWER:
  Floss and don’t bring the toothbrush to the base of that tooth. Also massage your gum.

QUESTION:
Is stannous fluoride better than sodium fluoride for gum health?
I have persistent gingivitis and can’t afford a dentist. Crest pro-health claims it can help reverse Gingivitis. Really? The only difference is it contains stannous fluoride. What does it do?
My gingivitis is caused by medication. I brush and floss regularly.

• ANSWER:
  Stannous fluoride, unlike other flourides, has a tendency to inhibit the growth of bateria which are involved in gum disease. As a result, the plaque is less toxic to the gums.

  All things being equal (e.g. flossing, brushing, dental visits), you should do better with a toothpaste with stannous fluoride. The reason why most toothpastes use sodium fluoride instead of stannous fluoride is because the latter tends to cause light staining of the teeth over time. You got a choice of health or aesthetics.

QUESTION:
How can I improve my gum health?
I’m 15 and I brush regularly, but I have very unhealthy gums. They ache and are swollen and irritated. Since I have braces, flossing is difficult. I use mouthwash, try to brush along my gumline, and even use a gum stimulator. Is there anything else I should be doing?

• ANSWER:
  Obviously the easiest answer is to ask your orthodontist or the dental hygienist for advice. Brush vertically towards the teeth, not across, using the flat of the brush not the tips of the bristles (advice from both my dentists’ assistants) Diet plays a large part in dental health, so be sure to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and dark-colored vegetables. The gum stimulator is good, but use it according to instructions – you can do damage with incorrect massage as well as incorrect brushing techniques. Ask for help and advice at your next visit.

QUESTION:
How can I whiten my teeth and restore gum health?
My braces where removed about a month ago but there is still swollen gums. Just a little but very noticeable. Also how do I whiten my teeth without doing anything drastic. I brush twice a say with a sonic are electric toothbrush and mouthwash without fluoride and regular floss. Anything else I can do? No whitestrips, I’m fifteen.

• ANSWER:
  You can rinse once a day for a week with DILUTED hydrogen peroxide…..

  It is time to get a professional / thorough cleaning first and then maintain with brushing, flossing and rinsing……..

QUESTION:
Is Xanthan Gum bad for health? What is a natural whole food alternative in a bread recipe?
Trying to make brown rice bread, and cant find a recipe that doesnt include some time of food gum. Does anyone know if guar is better than xanthan? also, I would prefer to not use either and use a natural alternative, any ideas? Obviously these gums are not a whole foods and are man made, are they safe for health, gmo free, etc?

• ANSWER:
  Xanthan gum is natural, it’s made by fermentation of various vegetable products, cabbage, chick peas and even cassava. Many things we eat are fermented, cheese, wine, beer, bread to name but a few.

  The gum is used to replace gluten in your rice bread and will allow it to rise.

  Good Luck.

QUESTION:
How do I open my water dragon’s mouth to check for mouth rot or gum health?
I am not sure, but the sides of his mouth look a little puffy. I can’t tell if he has mouth rot because I don’t know how to open his mouth. He keeps it tight when I try…..

• ANSWER:
  If you don’t kow how to do this you should not try based on advice over the internet. You also don’t know what you are looking for either.
  You should take him to the vet to have his mouth forced open. They’re mouths have delicate parts and they’re teeth are small and easily broken. He is fighting you already which is adding resistance to an inexperienced examiner. If you do this wrong you can break a tooth or lacerate the gums and actually cause stomatitis ( mouth rot ) if he doesn’t already have it.

QUESTION:
Can chewing lots and lots of sugarless gum cause any health problems?
I’m trying to stop snacking so much when I’m hanging around at home, so I’ve taken to having a pice of gum whenever I get the urge to snack. I’ve been chewing tons of gum. Could this have any negative health effects I’m unaware of? I only chew sugarless gum, so I don’t need to worry about tooth decay, right?

• ANSWER:
  I will start with a philosophical answer to your question…..as Plato stated: “The excessive increase of anything causes a reaction in the opposite direction”. To much of anything will probably lead to a undesired result…this applies to health issues perfectly because the body needs to be kept in a state of relative equilibrium in order to properly function (homeostasis).

  The possible problems with chewing “lots of sugarless gum” are:
  - artificial sweeteners in the gum like sorbitol, aspartam (source of phenylalanine) can lead to gastro-intestinal problems such as diarrhea.
  - the gum base might contain possible carcinogens (although unlikely)
  - may cause temporomandibular joint disorder
  - severe weight loss – malnutrition ( due to the above mentioned sweeteners and the hunger suppressing effect you observed)
  + tooth decay isn’t an issue if it’s sugarless

  I used to chew gum on a regular basis – just like you….and I experienced quite a bit of abdominal discomfort…..this doesn’t mean that you should stop completely since there’s enough evidence to suggest that it’s good for your teeth (in moderation).

QUESTION:
How does swallowing your gum effect your health?
I’ve literally been swallowing my chewing gum for years, I swolled a whole pack yesterday. And that’s not my first pack. How could this effect my health? This is a bad habit

• ANSWER:
  i heard that gum takes months to digest if swallowed and it sticks to whatever in your stomach and after time you’ll develop gall stones and you would have to get them removed its pain full your passing gall stones…

QUESTION:
What specific vitamins and/or minerals are beneficial to gum health?
I’ve got congenitally bad gums and I’d like to add things to my diet to hedge my bets.

• ANSWER:
  By supplementing Vitamin C and other antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, inflammation of the gums can be reduced. Vitamins A and E, bioflavonoids, selenium, and zinc are key antioxidants for nutritional support for the gums.

QUESTION:
How do you keep your gums healthy? Besides flossing, are there foods that aid gum health?
What ways can I prevent gums from receding?

• ANSWER:
  Co-Enzyme Q-10 will help keep your gums healthy. You can find it at your local health food store. You can prevent your gums from receding by eating healthy foods, brushing with a soft tooth brush and flossing daily.

QUESTION:
Is Nicorette gum the best substitute to quit smoking, harmful to health in long run?
I had quit smoking for already 2 years but replaced with nicorette gum 4mg once or twice a day. How does nicotine in nicorette gum affect the health. Is it advisable to stop nd it’s difficult as i m used to it.If yes, i need to find another better alternative to now quit taking nicorette gum.ANY valuable suggestion in health point of view?

• ANSWER:
  The nicotine itself has minimal long term adverse consequences beyond the addiction.

  I have a doctor friend still chewing nicotine gum ten years after he quit smoking. Not too far off form the effects of long term caffeine use.

  No cancer or hreat disease risk. Chew away.

  There is a risk to your budget.

  one way to wean off this would be to start chewing regular gum and have your doctor prescribe the nicotine nasal spary – this has a bitter taste in back of thraot , eyes water a little, but you get your nicotine fix.
  People quickly wean their dose based on the discomfort – almost like aversion therapy.

  Congratulations on quitting smoking – figuring out what to do with the gum addiction is small pickings!

QUESTION:
Is chewing chewing gum is injurious to health or good for health ?
Is chewing chewing gum for 6 to 7 hrs a day is injurious to health or good for health ?

• ANSWER:
  Sugar-free gum sweetened with xylitol has been shown to reduce cavities and plaque by starving microorganisms in the mouth. The same effect has not been shown for the sweetener sorbitol. The addition of calcium lactate has been shown to increase re-calcification. Chewing gum sweetened with sugar can have a negative effect on oral health, because it can degrade the enamel on teeth.

  Concern has arisen about the possible carcinogenicity of the vinyl acetate (acetic acid ethenyl ester) used by some manufacturers in their gum bases. The Canadian government has classified the ingredient as a “potentially high hazard substance.” Currently the ingredient can be hidden in the catch-all term “gum base” at the back of your chewing gum packet.

  chewing chewing gum can reduce stress and because of coming of saliva, food materials stuck in your mouth would come out easily. but kindly do not chew it for looooong hours of 6-7 hours. you can chew it for maximum of 1-3 hours.

QUESTION:
What are health risks for swallowing gum?
so i chew gum all the time and i just seem to have a habit of swallowing it. What are some health risks that ther may be to swallowing gum?

• ANSWER:
  Don’t worry.
  It will pass your bowels and come out some time later on its natural way.

QUESTION:
What can i do or take to improve my gum health?

Other than brushing, flossing and mouthwash.

• ANSWER:
  Water Pik, massage gums.
  Allso, nutrition is important to gum health. Some important nutrients for oral health are vitamins A, C, D, E, and K and the B vitamins; folic acid; biotin; choline; calcium; zinc; and magnesium.

  Two dietary supplements, coenzyme Q10 and aloe vera, are helpful to gum health. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may help with periodontal pocket depth. In early research, Dr. Edward G. Wilkinson, of the U.S. Air Force Medical Center, gave patients 50 mg of CoQ10 a day. His patients experienced reduced periodontal pocket depth. Wilkinson said, “Treatment of periodontitis with coenzyme Q10 should be considered as an adjunctive treatment with current dental practice.” Later studies have reconfirmed this. Hanioka, et al., say “These results suggest that the topical application of CoQ10 improves adult periodontitis” (Molecular Aspects of Medicine. 1994. 15 Suppl)

  Aloe vera is known to kill bacteria. Studies done by Dr. Eugene R. Zimmerman and Dr. Ruth A. Sims (Aloe Vera of America Archives, Stabilized Aloe Vera, Vol. I) note that aloe does have bactericidal properties. This means it may be useful in periodontal disease, which is a bacterial infection. Simply rub the liquid or gel on the gums. So, have a great smile and a healthy heart at the same time!

  http://www.nextag.com/coq10/compare-html

  http://www.vitaminworld.com/pages/file.asp?xs=B8721FC8205E4924A5744F3207D4227F&PID=113&CID=652&CPID=512

QUESTION:
Does Chewing to much gum affect your health?
Is gum EVEN healthy for you? Does it do anything to change the way your body functions?

• ANSWER:
  Well, on the bright side, I’ve heard that chewing gum burns about 11 calories an hour! haha, not much, but still. Anyway, on the downside, I’ve heard that artificial sugars (e.g. aspartame, sorbitol, sucralose, etc.) can be detrimental to your health in the long term. I’m not sure why, but anything that was created in a lab can’t be great for you. Chewing gum can also create more gas in your body (from swallowing air) which will make you look bloated. All in all, I think chewing gum is somewhat neutral. There are worse things, but then again, there are better things to put in your mouth.

QUESTION:
What types of health physical problems/symptoms can you experience due to gum disease?
I have not been feeling well and I’m trying to explore if my symptoms could be related to gum disease. I am a diabetic and have other health problems. My symptoms are difficult to define, but include: shakyness or a type of tremor right when I wake up in the am, naucea, cold sweats. Can symptoms like this be related to gum disease or cavities?

• ANSWER:
  A situation that you need to be aware of is subacutebacterialendocarditis (SBE). This is a bacterial infection that has a portal of entry through your gums. It attacks your mitral valve of your heart and is serious. See your dentist right away.

QUESTION:
Would having a few sticks of gum containing aspartame be bad for my health?
I rarely chew gum, but tonight I had a few pieces of gum and later realized, oh duh it probably contains aspartame, and sure enough it did. I’m wondering if this will effect my health now or in the future in anyway? Like I said I rarely chew gum and I don’t eat or drink anything normally containing artificial sweeteners.

So am I most likely going to be fine or should I be concerned?

• ANSWER:
  Because it was only this once, any side effects will probably go away in a day or two. As long as you avoid fake artificial sweeteners as a general rule, just this once is not going to kill you.

QUESTION:
What are the health benefits of gum?
I don’t know…I like gum and sometimes think that it is a waste of my money for gum. I heard that there are a couple of benefits to gum other than to freshen breath. What are they?
Lol, Jen, I just spat out my gum! I really don’t want TMJ! My jaw hurts! Thanks for that info.

• ANSWER:
  1) Chewing gum can activate salivary glands. Your saliva helps wash food particles off your teeth.

  2) Gums that contain Xylitol (look at the ingredients) can actually help fight decay.

  Downside: Chewing gum all the time can aggravate TMJ problems.

QUESTION:
Why is flossing important for gum health?
I know flossing is important, but I’m not really sure…aside from cleaning between your teeth…how it keeps your gums healthy.

Thank you for your time

• ANSWER:
  When you floss it removes plaque from between your teeth you cannot remove by brushing and Listerine, if you don’t remove the plaque it will turn in tartar and that’s when you get gum disease (not fun or at all attractive)

QUESTION:
Is chewing sugar-free gum bad your health, teeth and jawbone?
I am constantly chewing sugar-free gum at work. Is it bad for my teeth? Is it true that chewing a lot could enlarge my jawbone?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Do pro-biotics really help improve gum health?

• ANSWER:
  i think u mean antibiotics
  yes only in case of inefction

QUESTION:
Should kids be allowed to chew gum at school to promote dental health?
I chewed gum almost every day while growing up (sugar-free of course), and didn’t get a cavity until I was 26. I asked my dentist if the gum helped, and he said that it does help to remove food from your teeth after you eat. Since schools claim to be concerned about the dental health of children, but don’t allow them time to brush their teeth, wouldn’t it be beneficial for the children to be able to chew a piece of gum after meals?

• ANSWER:
  I would definitely say yes to that. I brush after every meal I eat, but in school I don’t have time. Chewing gum helps get the food out and gives my breath a good smell. I would promote chewing gum in all schools (as long as nobody distracts anyone, of course).

QUESTION:
Does swallowing chewing gum pose any health risks?
I’ve heard that swallowing chewing gum is OK and that it can make a person sick. Or, maybe a person who swallows their gum is consdered ‘sick’? I would love to hear comments-thanks

• ANSWER:
  Chewing gum can be swallowed without any ill effects. It is an old wives tale that it will stay in your system forever, or that it will plug you up. Mothers used to and probably still do tell their kids that to scare them. I know mine did.

  To this day I still take the gum out, wrap it in the wrapper it came in before throwing it away. I know if I swallowed it, I would hear my mother’s voice in my head lecturing me. lmao

  Take care and be well.

QUESTION:
Is five gum good for your health or teeth?
Why or why not?
i mean is it good for your teeth?

• ANSWER:
  holy crap, its GUM! just chew it and spit it out when the flavor goes dead!

  The FDA wouldn’t let it be produced if it was bad for your health. 5 gum isn’t cigarettes

QUESTION:
How does daily gum chewing effect my dental health?
I chew gum everyday, at first I just liked to have minty breath all the time and something sweet to keep me up during class but now its an oral fixation and it feels weird when im outside and my mouth is just idle, I feel like I need to be chewing something. Ive been chewing speriment and doubblement almost daily for years. I recently had two cavities filled. Is the gum causing it? can it be the gum causing my teeth to get crooked? how do I control this, sugarless gum perhaps?

Any suggestions are helpful

• ANSWER:
  If the “sugarless” gum contains xylitol (also technically a sugar but has a different number of carbon atoms), it can reduce cavities. It tastes good and will inactivate the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

QUESTION:
What are the best vitamins, herbs, etc. for gum (as in mouth) health?
In addition to flossing and brushing twice daily, I would like to know what foods or supplements I can take to improve or stabilize the state of my gums (and thus, my teeth). I’ve seen reports that say that Vitamin C and Vitamin A are very good but I’d like to verify. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Vitamin C is essential to gum health (Scurvy is a result of a lack of C)
  You also need calcium and a fluoride rinse is a great idea. Gum disease is caused by plaque bacteria, vitamins and herbs do not eradicate bacteria in your mouth. Healthy people have a greater ability to fight off the bacteria, but the best thing you can do for oral health is to thoroughly brush and meticulously floss every day and limit sugary foods that tend to make plaque bacteria grow faster. Of course any vitamin or herb that promotes a healthy immune system will assist your white blood cells in fighting off the bacteria

QUESTION:
Has anybody ever had Emdogain surgery to improve their gum health and did it make a difference?

• ANSWER:
  oooo i have ouch!!!!

QUESTION:
Can I get other sexual health treament from a GUM clinic?
Apart from the normal STI testing and treatment, can they check me for other women health problems, do exams and provide treatment? I’m thinking things like Pelvic pain checks e.t.c?

Please help!

• ANSWER:
  Under normal circumstances those sort of checks are carried out by your GP.

QUESTION:
Is bubble gum harmful to health?
i love chewing them,but recently somewhere i read that it’s harmful for health.
is bubble gum harmful?
i use to chew them everyday!
no unnecessary thumps down or abuse on question.

• ANSWER:
  i don’t think so……….chewing a gum while peeling onions prevents u from crying (i have read somewhere) & also if u chew gum after eating, ur teeth remain clean. so how can it be harmful? though i am not sure as i hate bubble gums.

QUESTION:
What are the health risks from swallowing chewing gum?
Not just one time but maybe like 2 or 3 times per month.
Mandieee, that’s how I ended up asking this question. I laughed at the email then sent it to a friend. She claims her boyfriend swallows his gum all the time. She and I agreed it was probably unhealthy. So i am now asking here to see what other people say.

• ANSWER:
  None,

  it’ll pass on through..

QUESTION:
What are the health risks involved with chewing gum?
i knwo that it isnt good for your jaw etc but does anyone have any specific information for me? im doing a project and i would greatly appreicate it thanks to all who answer!!

• ANSWER:
  biting my tongue…that seems to be the only risk I have…

QUESTION:
how does the gum infection affects to our health?
I have tooth infection according to my dentist and I have this severe pain right side only down to my back, ribs and belly through my thigh.including head ache on one side only.any help?

• ANSWER:
  A large body of research has indicated that periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease may be related.The basis for this relationship is thought to be inflammation.

  Inflammation is the body’s first response to an injury.
  The first phase (acute inflammation) includes redness, swelling, heat and altered function. It is self-perpetuating.
  Though inflammation can be helpful under certain conditions, uncontrolled inflammation, also called chronic inflammation, is harmful and causes tissue loss.
  Chronic inflammation can negatively affect all organs and tissues of the body.
  There are several biological markers of inflammation in your blood, including C-reactive protein.

  There is no way to determine if the pain you have has anything to do with your gum disease, though having any type of infection in your body is not healthy.

QUESTION:
Vitamin C for gum health?
I know C helps with skin and tissue healing and health. What dosage would help my gums?

• ANSWER:
  You need about 200 mg or more per day to ensure maximum benefit for gums. But you need to be very careful about the “or more” part. Excessive Vitamin C can cause kidney problems.

  By the way, Vitamin C is far from the only vitamin or supplement that is beneficial to gums. In fact, it might not even be the most important one. See the article below for some other ideas about nutrients that can benefit your gums, including Vitamin D.

  http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/gum_disease.htm

  I hope this helps. Good luck!!

QUESTION:
I think my gum are infected, how can I get treatment without health insurance?
My teeth are hurting like crazy and I don’t have dental insurance but I really need treatment asap, what can I do? Now I feel a bump on my cheek possibly from the pain coming from gum and teeth.

• ANSWER:
  Yes you can get treated, but you have to pay for the services yourself. Many dentists will provide a discount for the uninsured. Also, be sure to ask about financing when you do go in.

  Health insurance is pretty important now-a-days so you might want to get a quote on how much it would be.

  http://theinfoheap.com/cheap-health-insurance-and-prescription/

QUESTION:
is chewing gum everyday bad for your health?
i remember thinking when i was little that ingredients in gum have been known to cause cancer in test animals. is there any validity to that?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Any health risks of sugar-free chewing gum?
I am 16 years old and find sugar-free chewing gum a necessary item to carry around 24/7

I chew at least two packets of Wrigley’s Extra Cool Breeze gum everyday and some days I can chew up to four packets worth.

Are there any health risks of chewing this much as I chew when I have a craving for a cigarette or an unnecessary snack and it works.

Please reply with sensible answers.

Thanks

• ANSWER:
  sugar free gums contian sorbitol it can cause constipation

QUESTION:
Hello, has anyone had bone grafts done on their teeth due to poor gum health?
Has anyone had the procedure done before? Does it hurt much afterwards and how much did it cost you? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I don’t even know what that is.

QUESTION:
Are schools that are full of discarded chewing gum, a serious health hazard to students and teachers?

• ANSWER:
  I fail to see how this can be dangerous in an everyday situation. Disgusting yes, but not dangerous.

QUESTION:
Is chewing gum good for your health?
Ive heard that yes it is good but then lately I heard it can cause bloating!! & increase weight gain??

Whats your view?

• ANSWER:
  I’ve heard that it’s good for you, and this link backs me up.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know how harmful swallowing gum is to your health? What does it do to the body?

• ANSWER:
  When I was a young boy, I remember my mother telling me it would stick to my insides, in actual fact after chewing out all the sugary stuff, if you swallow it it will pass all the way through without any further change or harmful effects.

QUESTION:
How long does it take for gums to get back to health?
my teeth a slitley loose because of my gums health. my dentist said its not that big of a deal but i will need something called a deep cleaning, which is just like a teeth cleaning but you need to clean under the gums and more deep. i was wondering if anyone knows how long after one of these deep cleanings my gums will get back to normal.

• ANSWER:
  It all depends upon how much mobilty of the tooth is there and how deep the pockets are. Pockets are formed because of calculus which causes the detachment of tooth from the gums. Your dentist will do the deep cleaning and remove the calculus and after that you have to take good care of your gums by maintaining good OH. Normally it takes 4-6 weeks to heal. For more on gum diseases and Oral Health you can read the following articles from a very informative website

  http://www.identalhub.com/ArticleSubCategories.aspx?ArticleCategoryId=9&Name=Gum%20Diseases

  http://www.identalhub.com/ArticleSubCategories.aspx?ArticleCategoryId=63&Name=Oral%20Hygiene

  You can also try their free online dental consultation for answers by a dentist

QUESTION:
I’m having some gum irritation and wondering how to cure it?
A few days ago, two spots on my gums became inflamed quite suddenly. I don’t think I did anything to irritate the areas. They are no longer red and puffy, but the spots are rough and irritated. I can see on one spot that there are some very small, white bumps. They look like miniature cankers sores. When I chew most kinds of solid food, it is a bit painful on these areas. Any thoughts on what I have or how to help heal it? I generally have very good tooth and gum health.

• ANSWER:
  salt water gargle 4 times a day or ask you dentist for some Peridex gargle its for inflamed gums and it works!

QUESTION:
Can you claim for “gum treatment” under your health insurance.?
We have private health cover at work, but we’re not covered under “dental”. Do gums come under the same category as “dental” work. The gum treatment is not cheap circa £150 for the initial visit and god knows what they will charge after that for the treatment. I’m just wondering if I can “wing it” with the health insurance company and argue that gums are not dental (worth a try?)!

• ANSWER:
  Health insurance is down-right weird with some things! For example: not all insurances, even specific dental insurances, will cover ‘deep cleanings’/'gum treatments’. OR Some dental insurances will not cover wisdom teeth removal, whereas the medical portion of your insurance will cover them.

  Best thing to do is talk to your insurance company on the phone. They will tell you exactly what your insurance will cover on the dental side of things. Your dentist will also most likely have this information as the receptionist will have to call and check your coverage before the appointment anyway.

QUESTION:
Can tooth or gum infections impact the health of your entire body?
Hi there. I have had a dramatic plunge in my health recently and my doctor has diagnosed me on separate occasions with a sinus infection, a throat infection, and a chest infection. When he finally put me on antibiotics I noticed a few of my teeth went numb and I realised that it wasn’t that they were numb is was that they just weren’t hurting any more. While I got better very quickly, before the course of antibiotics ran out the symptoms all returned again. This time I was aware of my teeth hurting. Is it possible that this infection in my teeth could have caused all the other symptoms in my body?
Rather then going back to my doctor again and almost single handedly put his kids through private school with the charges, I’ve made an appointment with my dentist for next week. More money I know, but do you think it could really be whats wrong with me?

• ANSWER:
  Absolutely!! Studies have shown a link between heart disease, high blood pressure and cholestorol and gum disease and infection in the mouth. There have actually been reported cases of people who had periodontal disease getting gum treatment and they found that they didn’t have to be on blood pressure medication any longer. Look at it this way. If a person went to their doctor with scurvy, most doctors would treat the person for the symptoms that they were having, instead of treating the disease: giving them an orange. It is so simple.

QUESTION:
what kind of herbs are good for good gum health? tea tree mouthwash? green tea toothpaste?

• ANSWER:
  Green Tea is the only herb or substance proven to actually re-grow gum tissue.

QUESTION:
I have 5 back teeth that have rotted and broken just below the gum line over the last 10yrs, other health prob?
what other health complications can arise from leaving so many decomposing roots in my mouth for so long?

• ANSWER:
  Gum DISEASE HAS BEEN KNOWN TO CREATE DEADLY HEART PROBLEMS, If you can’t afford a trip to the dentist, just about all states have or offer assistance of some kind for the basics, Personally I wouldn’t fool around, I would have them yanked out ASAP !

QUESTION:
are there any home remedies for gingivitis in dogs?
im guna take him to the vet soon , but till then whats somthing i can do , he has liek a growth ,,, and yah

• ANSWER:
  Use of products made from essential oils helps cure gingivitis. Gargle twice a day by a home made saline solution by putting a pinch of salt in a glass of lukewarm water. This will reduce the swelling in your mouth. Rub your gums with clove oil or you can also keep one or clove in your mouth. Use anti bacterial mouth wash to reduce the swelling on the gums.

  Use mouthwash containing sage oil, peppermint oil, menthol, chamomile tincture etc Use toothpaste containing sage oil, peppermint oil etc.

  Make sure this is okay for them to eat. =)

QUESTION:
home remedy to treat gingivitis hyperplasia in dogs?
My Golden retriever has a swollen gum around one of his back teeth. I have been researching things and it my be something like gingivitis hyperplasia not sure though. I have been brushing his teeth since I found this. I just want to know if there is something more I can do before taking him to the vet. By the way he has no pain, no bad breath. Please help!!

• ANSWER:
  Could it be that he got a stick or something else sharp stuck in the gum and that caused swelling? Brushing too hard will not allow the gum to heal. Be careful with the area and watch for infection.

QUESTION:
Anyone have there dogs tooth removed from gingivitis?
My dog is a 3 1/2 old maltipoo, she has had yucky breath for at least the more than a few months. (I tried brushing, dental treats…etc) Last night I brushed the bottom teeth only to discover her 2 teeth are loose and the gums are slightly red. I’m taking her in to the vet this week for further diagnosis but I’m sad, and wondering about what if she does get them removed? What should I be prepared for?

• ANSWER:
  Gingivitis is simply the inflammation of gum tissue, it has nothing to do with the teeth themselves. However, dogs with gingivitis may be at increased risk for other periodontal issues that can cause tooth loss. Small breed dogs and mixes are notorious for having bad teeth in spite of an owner’s best efforts to keep their teeth and gums healthy and many dogs of these breeds/mixes will loose teeth fairly early in life. If the teeth are loose enough for you to see movement, then they are going to have to be pulled. Loose and diseased teeth are an open invitation for bacteria to enter the bloodstream. While stinky dog breath is no fun, dental disease can cause MUCH more serious problems as bacteria entering the bloodstream through the mouth can cause systemic infection affecting the heart, kidneys, and other internal organs. If your dog does have to have teeth pulled, it’s not really a huge deal. Very few dogs actually bother to chew their food in the first place, so missing a few teeth (or even all of them) doesn’t affect them really. She’ll have to eat soft or canned food for about a week while the sockets where the teeth were heal up and she’ll have to be on antibiotics while they are healing, but after that it’s back to normal for her as far as food goes.

QUESTION:
I think my dogs have gingivitis?!?
They are both 41/2 months and 5 1/2 months and teething, I brush their teeth daily and the last couple of days I’ve noticed big black marks in their gums surrounding some teeth and their was blood for the first time ever brushing one of them when he got his teeth brushed just then.
Is this gingivitis or is it a natural part of teething?
(If anyone asks why I brush their teeth it’s because they are on a BARF diet which is mostly wet and I don’t want it to rot their teeth, I do use animal toothbrushes and paste).
So, what do I do?!
BTW I did ask this in the dog section as well but no answers.

• ANSWER:
  You should not worry about it as i m not a dog specialist but a dentist and for your information you need not to brush them as their teeth are not like us and their healing process is different so just dont worry it will heal soon dont injure their teeth by brushing

QUESTION:
Dog gingivitis – tooth removal without anesthesia?
I have a foster dog with some serious heart problems, she’s in her last stages of CDC(enlarged heart) and has a serious case of gingivitis… They said they won’t be able to put her under as of her heart condition but she has a real problem eating hard food and whenever she licks herself she get bacterial infections…like those white heads… So I guess what i’m asking is.. is there anyway to have her tooth removed without using anesthesia or having her heart go through too much stress? Her tooth is in the worst state possible, it’s green and mossy and pretty much rotten.. I feel as though it’s probably causing her alot of pain. Please no answers like, “ask your vet” because he doesn’t now(i live overseas, vets don’t think out of the box.. so please help me think outside of the box!)
The vet did mention a mild sedative but would still have risks.. She came to me with seroius health issues and we have worked hard together (her and I) to get rid of them… The country I am currently living in doesn’t think of animals no more than they do their food. I’ve had people litterally dump their animals on my stairwell.. It’s a real shame. Is there any kind of doggy “mouthwash” she can drink to have it from getting any worse?

• ANSWER:
  I knew a person (older and definitely as “frugal” as they come) who removed his OWN bad tooth without anesthesia. I suggest contacting your vet for suggestions, but I would think that a local anesthetic would be all that’s necessary-I had my own first wisdom tooth pulled with nothing but Novocaine for pain.

  EDIT: A rinse with Chlorhexadine could be flushed through her mouth or even added to her drinking water…it can help prevent inflammation/bleeding caused by the rotten tooth. You should be able to find one at a pet store or online. Really, I think you should investigate getting the tooth pulled, even if it is without anesthesia…the pain caused by the rotted tooth is likely far worse than that of having the tooth pulled. I’ve heard people talk of instant relief when a bad tooth comes out. If you can get the vet to give her a local and a sedative, I would go ahead and have the procedure done.

QUESTION:
Dog getting Gingivitis surgery?
My dog is getting his teeth scraped in a few weeks, for some gingivitis. It isn’t too bad, he has a little bit, but still needs to go under. I’m just wondering about what to expect, and what are the risks of him going under? I’m sure he will be okay, but I am just wondering if he will be alive? My dog is now 6 by the way. And what is the aftermath of it, how do I take care of his teeth after?

• ANSWER:
  As a vet tech, I have performed hundreds of dentals on dogs and cats.
  More than likely, the vet will want to run bloodwork on him. Some veterinary practices will NEVER put any animal under anesthesia without it. Other vets strongly recommend or require it for animals over 5 yrs. I would suggest having it done regardless, there can be unknown underlying issues going on that bloodwork might reveal. Case in point:
  A 5 yr old Boston Terrier came in for a dental and the owner was not too keen on getting bloodwork done. After discussing things, she decided to have it done. The dog turned out to be in severe renal failure. (The owner hadn’t noticed too much unusual with him) He went on supportive care but ended up being put to sleep a few months later.
  There is always some risk where anesthesia is involved. They are minimal with advancements in anesthetic agents and trained supervision.
  The tech that cleans his teeth will use an ultrasonic scaler to remove all dental calculus from every surface of each tooth, taking care to clean between the teeth. He/she will use a dental probe to check the pockets around the teeth, making sure they aren’t too deep. If any problems are found, loose tooth, deep pockets, infection, the doctor will take over from there and fix accordingly. The procedure ends with the teeth being polished.
  If all his teeth are healthy and just need cleaned, he should be done in about 30 minutes. They will watch him closely during recovery and he’ll go home that afternoon.
  Depending on what is found, he may have an extraction(s). They would likely send him home on antibiotics, and he would be sore for a couple of days. Animals seem to recovery quickly after having teeth pulled. Your vet will should send him home with an after care sheet.
  I would suggest getting him used to brushing his teeth. It might take a while but it is beneficial to their health, just as it is ours. The vet also might carry treated chews that have been treated with enzymes to help eliminate tartar build up. There are several different dental products available these days.
  Best of luck with your boy. He should do just fine and have nice pearly whites when he comes home!

QUESTION:
My dog has gingivitis,and I have a few questions?
I was recently told by my dogs groomer that she has gingivitis,I plan on taking her to the vet but I have a few questions,What causes gingivitis,is it something she will have the rest of her life,and when I take her to the vet,what exactly are they going to do about it?It’s pretty severe as I noticed today that her gums around her teeth are red,and right below the gums were the teeth come out are black,Thanks in advance to everyone that can shed some light on this for me.

ADD:she is only 1.5yrs. old
I do brush her teeth a couple times a week,but recently had to stop due to her gums bleeding.
Forgot to mention she is a Chinese Crested,so shes prone to teeth problems.
Just to let everyone know again,I brush all of my dogs teeth several times a week,and I have been doing this since they were puppies!!

• ANSWER:
  She must be a small breed. Small dogs are prone to bad teeth. This is probably something she will always have a problem with.

  Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum tissue. It’s usually caused from plaque and little or no stimulation to the gum tissue.

  The vet will probably recommend a dental scaling to remove the tartar and plaque. You can reduce the problem by brushing her teeth and giving her a raw meaty bone to gnaw on. Don’t waste your money on dental chews or any additives to the drinking water. Brushing works much better.

  ADD:
  Some dogs just have bad teeth even though they get their teeth brushed. One of mine has only 3 or 4 teeth left even though I brushed her teeth diligently. Just make sure your dog gets regular dental checkups and cleanings by your vet and keep up with the brushing. That’s all you can do.

QUESTION:
Does my dog have gingivitis ?
My dog has a red swelling in her jaw (image link provided). This bleeds ocassionally. What could this be ?

http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dogulcercc4.jpg

I just discovered it a few hrs back. The dog is 6 months old (Lab)

• ANSWER:
  A vet would know for sure.

  How old is your dog?

  It looks as if a tooth was knocked out, or an abcsess of the gum… Take her to the vet to find out for sure. It looks painful

  ADD: I keep looking at the picture, is this a puppy? The canines look much smaller in comparison to the molars, and very white. If so, it’s a baby molar that has fallen out. If not, off to the vet you go.

  Thought so. She has lost one of her baby molars. Give her some ice cubes to chew on and good chew toys. She has a few more teeth to go and this will help the teething process go smoothly.

QUESTION:
how to get rid of gingivitis in my dog?
how do i get rid of gingivitis in my dog ? he has swelling …. no red lining just swelling
nvm he has red linning

• ANSWER:
  here’s a couple of videos that you might find useful.
  One is on oral care for dogs, including toothbrushing. The other is a boxer undergoing gingivectomy

  http://www.puppiesanddogsinfo.com/episode-4-keeping-those-choppers-clean/

  http://www.puppiesanddogsinfo.com/episode-3-a-trip-to-the-dentist/

QUESTION:
what’s the name of the product added to the drinking water to prevent?
gingivitis in cats/dogs? also, what company produces this product? it containes Xylitol and Chlorhexidine, i believe. have you tried it for your cat? thanks!

• ANSWER:
  The vet has something called C.E.T. which is a mouth rinse for dogs and cats that reduces bacteria. I use it on one of ours and noticed a huge improvement with him.

  The home version I’ve heard about is Georges Aloe Vera Juice (use ONLY George’s not the other ones, they have benzoate in them which is toxic to cats), which is clear and tasteless and can be added to their water, but at a gallon, it’s too expensive. The C.E.T. was a soda can size for and it’s lasted almost a full year.

QUESTION:
Where can I find neem bark chews for my dog, he’s got gingivitis….?
I’ve been giving him bones w/real meat and brushing and putting on homeopathy liquid. It’s getting a lot lot better, but I’ve also heard neem bark chews/toys are good to prevent it. Does anyone know where I can get these online? Thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:
  daily brushing is the best thing you can do for your dogs teeth. however, if he has a build up of tartar he needs to have them cleaned by your vet. all the brushing and bone chewing will not get the build up to go away which can lead to infection, tooth loss, and infection in the rest of his body.

QUESTION:
Gingivitis in an old dog…?
I have a 13 year old dog, she is a bichon frise and is still very playful but has started to go blind and deaf… I’ve noticed over the past 3 years she has started getting little growths all over and also has gingivitis.. I talked to the vet about cleaning her teeth but he thought it would be risky considering her age. Does anyone else have this problem? Can I do anything to help her without putting her under anesthesia?

• ANSWER:
  there’s just not much you can do other than giving her rawhide to chew on to help with the gingivitis. We have run into the ‘too old’ dog with teeth problems also. It was the only advice the vet could give us. It’s just old age creeping up.

  The lumps under the skin are also from old age. We’ve had three dogs get them and none have seemed to be bothered by them. The vet told us that unless they became painful for the dog, it was best to just leave them alone.

  I’ve been through the aging process several times with pets. As with adults, the older they get the more they depend on us to help them. Help her as much as you can by giving her things to chew and take them away before they get so small she would swallow it. Their teeth aren’t strong enough to finish the chewing process before swallowing.

QUESTION:
Common dental problems in dogs?
I’m doing a paper on common dental disease in dogs
So far i have:
periodontal disease
and gingivitis

Any other common ones you can think of?
thanks

• ANSWER:
  MANY OF THE HUMAN PROBLEMS ALSO ARE SEEN ALSO IN DOGS THEY ALSO INCLUDE ABSCESSES, CANKER SORES, ULCERATIONS, ETC.

QUESTION:
Need help with medication dosage calculations please?
Ok, silly me I figured it out last week. Wrote down the answers, but not how I got there. Today my friend asked me to explain it. and I can’t for the life of me think how I got there…

Can anyone help me step by step?

A 5kg dog with gingivitis is prescribed Clavulox liquid (62.5mg/ml) for a 7 day course. The bottle contains 15mls once reconsititutes with water. The dose rate for Clavulox is 12.5mg/kg b.i.d (twice a day)
What dose is required by the dog in mls…

- at each medication?
- in total for the 7 days?

Thank you so much!

• ANSWER:
  Figure out the dose:
  12.5mg/kg/dose * 5kg = 62.5mg/dose

  Since the dose is 62.5mg and you have 62.5mg/ml, you would give 1ml per dose.

  7 day amount:
  1ml/dose * 2dose/day = 2ml/day
  2ml/day * 7 day = 14ml

QUESTION:
How to take my dogs pain away?
Hello.
I recently discovered my dog has a rotting mouth/teeth and possible gingivitis and I HAVE to do something about it. My sister is the owner of the dog and has been neglectful to his dental hygiene. My parents are both bankrupt and can barely afford food for us nevermind surgery for my dog.

I’m trying to find jobs that I can do for long long hours, possibly multiple jobs at a time. If I work very hard, I can get the money for his surgery in about a month.

In the meantime, what can I do to ease the pain of my poor little doggie? I cant even take a good look at his teeth because it hurts him so much. He paws at his mouth a lot and abruptly stops barking because it hurts him so bad. Please, what can I do?

Here he is for anyone who is interested:

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@Moondog: Apparently she’s taken him to the vet and then did nothing about his teeth rotting.
The surgery costs too much and she’s a daft idiot. No one cares for the poor thing in my family besides me at the moment, no one realizes the harm this could cause.
@Christina: My boyfriend noticed his jaw was lined oddly, so when I forced him to stay still and pull his lip down a bit, I could see a lot of tooth decay and its even worse on his upper jaw, he wont even let me look at his upper jaw and I can only see a bit of his lower after a lot of force. He’s a very docile dog that lets you touch anywhere on him without flinching or pulling away so he’s definitely in pain.

Anyone know what I can do to take his pain away while working?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Cat has gingivitis, he is 8 months old and is eating raw.?
My 8 month old cat has gingivitis the vet said.
We are doing a feline luk/aids test to rule that out ( neither of his littermates are positive for it)
My friend said it is because I feed raw and not dry kibble.
Several articles I read say that there is no benefit to eating dry kibble to prevent gingivitis. One vet article compared it to humans eating pretzels to keep their teeth clean!

Also my raw food has bone in it, so he does get crunchy stuff.
Today I bought some Feline Greenies to help with his teeth and gums. My dogs get raw marrow bones but i am not sure the cat would appreciate them:)

What do others do for gingivitis management, especially interested to hear from those who feed raw?
I firmly believe raw to be a safe and healthy diet.
The bone he consumes is ground up rather finely.
Cats don’t eat dry kibble in the wild. It’s not their natural diet, so I truly don’t think man has improved on nature with the concoction of dry kibble.

• ANSWER:
  Here’s an article on Cat Gingivitis.
  :]

QUESTION:
why is my dogs mouth bleeding??please help!?
My dog is 13 blind, def and has a bladder problem.and just a couple of days ago we noticed blood and found out it was coming from her mouth we thought it was just ,her tooth fell out or gingivitis (she has bad teeth) the vet cleans her teeth every time we take her in to get groomed. there is the really nasty odor coming from her mouth we just got her mouth spray for dogs hasn’t worked yet.We changed her food and treats to soft food. and don’t tell me to put her down shes in no pain and is a very happy dog.PLEASE whats wrong with her?should we take her to the vet?is it serious?please im very worried whats wrong with her?

• ANSWER:
  You should DEFINITELY take her to the vet ASAP.

  You’ll probably get a lot of specific answers as to what’s possibly wrong with your dog on here, but the truth is that unless you take her in to the vet, you won’t know for sure what is wrong and time could be of the essence. You just don’t know.

  Since she can’t tell you what’s wrong with her, and dogs have a higher threshold for pain than we humans do, you can’t assume anything.

  Please take her to the vet. From one animal lover to another.

  Good luck to you, your dog and your family.

QUESTION:
help for canine gingivitis?
My dog is very, very small, and anesthesia is too dangerous for her (her vet advised that anesthesia should only be used on her in an emergency), and even the tiny rawhides are impossible for her to chew. Today my vet advised that she has gingivitis I can barley fit a baby toothbrush in her mouth, but I do what I can. Anything else I could try to reverse/prevent gingivitis and promote health gums and teeth?

• ANSWER:
  A term that is getting a lot of television air play – at least in oral hygiene product commercials – is that of gingivitis. It presents with swollen and bleeding gums and by and large is known to be an inflammation of the gum tissue that is most visible at the gum line where teeth and tissue meet. Plaque that is found on teeth is to blame for swollen gums and subsequent worsening of the gum inflammation and although daily oral hygiene will remove some of it, for a complete removal a visit to the dental health care professional is in order.

  When swollen gums point to gingivitis, sufferers will do well to realize that their inflammation has reached an advanced stage and since plaque is at the root of this problem, the odds or also developing cavities and other problems within the oral cavity are increasing. The longer the plaque and swollen gums are ignored, the worse the situation will most likely become, and no amount of vigorous brushing, flossing, and even mouth rinsing will do away with plaque which has already formed and hardened to such an extent as to adhere to the teeth.

  Source: http://www.themouthdoctor.co.uk/gumdisease/29-whenswollengumspointtogingivitis.html

QUESTION:
my dogs face is swollen!!?
this morning I let my dog (pug/yorkie mix) out of his kennel a few mins ago and he came out and his face was horribly swollen his eyes are almost closed but he doesn’t seem to be in any pain.
it’s new years so the vet is closed so what should I do???
last time I saw him (last night) I came home from a new years eve party gave him his eye drops (which the vet said he needed), I had a crab claw with me that I wanted to eat and he smelled it and licked it so I didn’t…… I also had stoped and mcdonalds and gave him 1 frenchfrie because it’s new years, the vet also said he had bad teeth and gingivitis so I have been brushing his teeth and he has been chewing on teeth cleaning bones but could he still have an abscess or infected tooth? …I would appreciate any information you guy could give me,
thanks.
I’m pretty sure it was the crab leg I brought home.
I’ll go out and get him some benadryl. also it’s freezing and I live in canada so I don’t think any wasps got him .

what are the chances this happens when the vets are closed.
ok I gave him the benadryl and he tried not to swallow it but I can actually see both of his eyes now!

my brother proposed scareing the dog because he said “the rush of adrenaline will help, people inject it when they are alergic to bees and they get stung” is this true??, I refused to scare my dog because I think the last thing he needs is to be all worked up….we are going to give the benadryl about an hour to work and if he doesn’t improve were taking him to an emergency vet.

• ANSWER:
  You need to find an emergency vet or veterinarian on call. You dog is having a very serious allergic reaction. He will enter anaphylaxis if he isn’t given an injection of steroids soon. Call you vet clinic – typically they will have a phone number for you to call to get ahold of the doctor on call or a local emergency vet.

  If you live really far out in the country and there truly is no veterinarian to be found you can attempt to give him benadryl (1 mg per pound – so if it’s a 20 pound pug you can give him 20 mg). However, if his head is swollen – he really should see a veterinarian.

  I wish you and your dog the best…

QUESTION:
Why is my dogs teeth and gums black?
My dog is around 10-11 years old. My mom has never really taken care of him like she was supposed to (i.e. taking him to the vet on a reg. basis, etc.). When I lived with her it was me who brushed his teeth and gave him baths and what-not. When I left my mom wouldn’t let me take him with me. So because she wasn’t brushing his fur he had hair coming out… she sent him to me and I got that problem fixed, then he got really sick and we were thinking it was a kidney problem but he got better. So now he’s back with her and she said his teeth, gums, and under his tongue are black. She hasn’t brushed his teeth in like three years. So I’m thinking its gingivitis or some other disease, can anybody give me some advice.

P.S. She’s thinking about giving him away or putting him to sleep if he’s sick.
I had to send him back because I couldn’t afford the pet deposit and the extra amount on my rent each month. I tried to take him to an animal shelter but she wouldn’t let me… she took him back with her.

• ANSWER:
  Get your dog back and take him dog to a vet if you care anything about him. Why did you send the dog back to her to take care of him knowing she abused him by not properly taking care of him the first time? If your response will be that you didn’t have the money, space, or any other excuse to properly care for him yourself so that’s why you returned him to her, then you should have given him to someone who did have all of the above or else taken him to the humane society or local animal shelter for possible adoption before leaving him in your mom’s care again.

QUESTION:
How do I file a complaint and ask a rescue group to be investiagted?
I have my 7 month old beagle scheduled to be neutered at a free mobile spay/neuter clinic. Had to cut down on costs, ever since we got him from a shelter in Missouri, (he’s flown here to Los Angeles) we’ve been to the vet 3 to 5 times already. He suffered from Conjunctivitis, needs dental work because he has Gingivitis. He had yeast infection in his ears. He was on antibitotics because of UTI. Our vet bill is running high. The shelter we got him from fooled us. Didn’t even send his immunization records to show that he was up to date with shots when we were promised that all his records will be included. On the site, she told us he’s 4 months old but when we got him, health certificate and the vet says he’s 6 months old probably older. I want to take steps against that rescue group. They should disclose any illness any dog they “rescue” have. Whenever I check on their site now, I begin to wonder if they are backyard breeders since every dog they rescue are beagles, puggles, boggles.
If any of you guys can help me with the right ASPCA office to forward this complaint to, I’ll greatly appreciate it. This “rescue shelter” is located in Missouri.
Thanks for all the answers. I am not sorry we rescued Buddy. I am just angry at these irresponsible people duping other people. I immediately took him to the vet the next day after his flight from Missouri. And that’s where the vet told us all his problems. We understand that he’s a rescue puppy and there’ll be problems but not to this extent. We were promised he’ll be vaccinated but there’s no proof he’s up to date with his shots. I called the vet in MO who gave him his rabies certificate and asked them if they also did the vaccinations they said they never had any records. I told them to tell the rescue group to fax, mail or e-mail to me any record that they have to show proof that he indeed got his shots. The nurse tracked her down and she has the gall to tell her that she included all the papers I am supposed to get when she shipped our dog to us. She said she’s going to call me, she never did! I just don’t want this to happen to other people.
You can check out www.nextdaypets.com click on the dogs for adoption link, search for beagles.
Go check that they have pure-breed beagles for adoption, beagles mixed with chihuahas, with jack terriers, boston terriers. They even had a mixed beagle and aussie shepherd before.

• ANSWER:
  That’s a toughie. Missouri is a huge puppymill state and largely unregulated. Unfortunately they probably are a puppymill or broker.

  There is not a whole lot you can do. There isn’t a national organization other than the USDA and even then it’s iffy at best.

  These people make it very hard for the rest of us that run reputable rescues. I guess your best bet is not to get puppies off the internet and deal with a local, reputable shelter or rescue group.

QUESTION:
Is my dog too old to be vaccinated?
My bichon frise just turned 21 in April she was born on April 20 1988. Ive had her my entire life im 19 now. My mom believes she is too old to be vaccinated and says it is not necessary and could actually harm her. My question is would you continue to vaccinate a dog of this age? She is a very happy dog and her only weaknesses are arthritis, cataracts, hearing loss and gingivitis. pretty much just problems normal for an aged dog.

• ANSWER:
  I would not vaccinate a dog of this age. She has built up natural immunity and doesn’t need to be vaccinated. Your mother is right!

  Google Dr. Jean Dodds and read about over vaccinating dogs and the problem of vaccinosis.
  I no longer vaccinate any of my dogs after the 16 month booster shot.
  Titre testing is available but your dog at this age would not need to be titred.
  Congrats on your dog reaching such a grand old age.

QUESTION:
I have a 2.5 yr old Pomeranian that is not fixed! He HUMPS EVERY DOG HE SEES!!!!!?
I just got this little guy. I rescued him from a horrible pet owner! He came complete with gingivitis too! He is a great dog, great with little kids, adults of ALL kinds, and loves animals, but he tries to mount/hump EVERY DOG he comes into contact with. I was told to continue to socialize him, but the other dogs don’t want to be mounted every time they see him! He sometimes seems like he is interested in playing, then immediately goes straight for the mount! I feel a little embarrassed sometimes, and I don’t know how to let him play when this is the only thing on his mind!
We do have a vet appt. for the neuter, however the appt., is not for several weeks. I live overseas and it was like pulling teeth to get in when we did. Please help!!!

• ANSWER:
  keep him on a leash at all times to prevent any unwanted litters.

QUESTION:
Why are my dog’s gums bleeding?
I brush my dog’s teeth at least 3 times a week, and when I brush his teeth his gums bleed enough so I can see it on the brush… I don’t think it is gingivitis because that is caused by poor dental care and I try to keep my dog’s teeth in top condition. Why do you think this is happening?

• ANSWER:
  First off, great job on brushing teeth. Many owners don’t realize that dogs need this done just as people do. And you are not over doing it. We recommend it daily, so 3 times a week is great!

  Second, are you using a dog toothpaste or human toothpaste? If using human toothpaste this can be bad as dogs swallow it and they can develop toxicities from the chemicals in it.

  Third, what kind of dog is it? Bleeding gums can be a sign of clotting disorders or rodenticide toxicity. Make sure he hasn’t gotten into anything recently that could cause this.

  Next, make sure you are using a soft doggie toothbrush. The gums are very sensitive and only light pressure is necessary.

  When in doubt – have him seen by your veterinarian. They can tell you if you need to change anything or if there i s something wrong with your pet.

  Kudos to you for keeping up with your dogs health care needs!

QUESTION:
My six month old yorkie has really smelly breath. What do I do?
I have a six month old yorkie who is teething. She has really bad breath and I just started realizing it about a couple weeks ago. It smells kind of fishy or like something died. She doesn’t let me brush her teeth so I give her the bones that help their teeth and breath and she absolutely love those treats but they don’t seem to work well. I began to notice it when I changed her food from pedigree to beneful (Which both my dogs LOVE more than anything else in to world) Also my older dog (her father) has had problems with gingivitis but that has since been resolved. Do you think my puppys stinky breath is due to gingivitis that was passed down to her or is it the food? I hope it’s not her food because my dogs LOVE beneful more than any other food they’ve ever tried.
Thank you!
Some of you guys are serious @sses! I know you can’t diagnose my dog on the friggin internet! I just want opinions!
I already gave my dog greenies and she doesn’t like them. BTW it was my vet who recommended I switch from pedigree to Beneful.

• ANSWER:
  Beneful is a pretty low grade commercial dog food. Have you ever read the ingredients, oh well that’s not the point? Any way we have a Corgi who’s breath used to be so bad that you would have to leave the room if he was in it (worst smell ever kind of like something died in his mouth). Well we took him to the vet and had his teeth cleaned (your dog is too young for that) and we switched him to a better quality dog food called Wellness. Much better now. So you could try switching to a higher Quality food like Wellness or Canidae or Innova EVO or Horizon or Instinct or Solid Gold. And as for the teeth brushing they make these little finger brushes and like chicken and beef flavored dog tooth paste. Our shepard mix was a little difficult to brush her teeth but we took things slow let her get used to having her mouth touched and then then worked up to where we are now which is every night when i walk into the bathroom she rushes past me and sits down and stares at me until I brush her teeth. If you don’t like the idea of teeth brushing they have these a few products that have no flavor that you add to their water and it helps clean their teeth and kills bad breath germs or you could try Greenies (their expensive but I’ve heard they work great) or even yip yaps (little dog breath mints). If your problem still persists call your vet they may be able to help.Good luck

QUESTION:
Dog beg’s for food, what to do?
Ok every time someone is eating my dog always lies down in front of them and stares in their face while they do so and quite frankly it is becoming a major annoyance. While he was being raised me and my mother would always give him treats here and there but I put a stop to it because he began doing that but my mother would continue to give him treats despite this which doesn’t help, on top of that he could possibly get gingivitis if it doesn’t stop but that’s beside the point. What can I do to stop my dog from begging while people are eating?

• ANSWER:
  Stop giving him food, and make sure he gets out of the room whenever someone is eating at a table. When someone is eating on a couch or something, make sure your dog is not on the couch. Keep pushing him away and saying NO when he tries to come back in. He’ll look sad and hurt, but, with practice, he’ll get the idea and stay away when he sees someone eating. And remember to reward him with petting/praise when he does the right thing!

  Good Luck!

QUESTION:
My dog is acting weird. He was licking his paw so i thorougly checked it. It’s fine…?
I noticed he was either scratching his teeth or paw. i looked at his teeth and one tooth does have a little swelling/redness around the gum. He must have bit into something sharp (he sometimes chews on bark in the garden). He seems a bit sad, just lying around. he’s only 1.5 years old and his teeth are super clean. So I know it’s not gingivitis or anything. Should I just let it heal or should I do something else? He was traumatized as a puppy at the vet so he’s still very environmentally agressive there. He doesn’t let them take his temperature let alone come near him without showing his teeth. He’s a mini american eskimo.

Thanks in advance.

• ANSWER:
  One of my dogs always licks her paw, for no reason at all. And the other, a miniature Pinscher, has to be muzzled when she visits the vet. If you think you dog needs to see the vet take him and have them muzzle him to do the the examination.

QUESTION:
What’s with always fixing pets?
Every time you go into any pet store, their animals;cats,dogs,rabbits,etc. are always fixed? It’s like they don’t even give you a choice.

It doesn’t get any better on Y!A either, every time someone asks a question about,”My pet is pregnant” or disagrees with them by saying something like,”Why do people get their pets fixed” people say stuff like,”You’re irresponsible because your pets not fixed and it’s gonna die and have cancer and is 1,000,000,000,000% more likely to die early or have numerous other health problems”.

Is overpopulation really that much of a problem because if it is, I don’t see it.I’ve been to a lot of towns and cities and have never seen 1000′s of loose pets roaming the street.

Yeah, I’ve seen SOME stray animals but that’s the equivalent of a homeless person,they are just unfortunate(just a example).

I think people exaggerate that overpopulation issue.They’re animals, they learn how to survive in their territory.

I think when people qoute the number of animals that get put in the shelters, they don’t account for the fact that these programs just take a more animals then they can hold off the streets,then say how overpopulated an area is.

It’s like people in the superdome during Katrina,all those people may have been in there but that doesn’t mean the city was overpopulated.

I think GETTING your dog fixed is lazy because I hear people say,”I want my dog humping everything,its embarrasing” it also makes it seem like you don’t want a dog to act like a dog or cat like a cat.To me, that’s like getting a baby but get rid of its tear glands so it won’t cry,even though that’s natural and normal to the baby.

I hear a lot of people say,”It reduces Genetial cancer” well I can say the same for getting rid of his teeth to reduce gingivitis.Really,if you get rid of anything, it reduces your chance of getting that disease.
I have three dogs.Not one of them is fixed.All y’all act like the dog is suddenly gonna have pregnate every single dog.My dogs dogs are just as healthy as any other dog,my dog is just as capable of living as long as those “fixed” dogs.

What do y’all mean by “unwanted” behaviors like spraying or barking.THEIR animals,of course their gonna do that,if you can’t handle it don’t get a animal.

I think its lazier just to get a dog fixed just so you don’t have to deal with it impregnating other dogs.

Just don’t get a dog if your that worried about shelters being that overpopulated.

If pets aren’t meant to be bred because their man-made,then why aren’t you boycotting breeders.

• ANSWER:
  It isn’t about the strays running free.

  It’s about the ones dying in euthanasia rooms all across the country.

  In Sacramento where I live, 1 shelter kills about 50 dogs EVERY SINGLE DAY. Twice that many cats. Entire litters of puppies and kittens, who don’t even have their eyes open yet.

  All from people who “don’t see the point” of spay/neuter.

  All from people who are too lazy.

  All from people just like you.

  Cancer is a small, small reason to fix your pet.

  Humping is the least of the behavior issues. Most intact dogs are dominant/aggressive. They pee everywhere. They’re loud, destructive, and roam the neighborhood causing trouble and mess. They don’t make good pets.
  THEN PEOPLE DUMP THEM TO DIE IN SHELTERS.

  EDIT TO ADD:

  All you have to do is walk into a shelter.
  Volunteer.
  I dare you.
  One week, and you’ll know the issues facing strays and unwanted animals in your area.
  1 day in the euthanasia room, and you will run screaming.
  You will be begging strangers not to breed more shelter fodder.

  OK, take your “super dome” analogy.
  So, the shelter is the super dome, and all the animals gathered there are not from over population of strays in the area. That doesn’t change the fact…

  THERE AREN’T ENOUGH HOMES FOR THEM TO GO TO!!!

  Just like after Katrina blew away all those folks homes, and THEY had no where to go. Right…?!? Remember…?!?

  Letting strays run the streets causes disease, hazardous conditions for people when the dogs lose their fear and start attacking people, or getting run over in traffic. I’ve seen an average sized dog total a car and send the passengers to the hospital when struck in the street.

QUESTION:
Why is is dangerous to live with flesh eating worms and insects?
In Egypt and other countries, where people don’t have modern bathrooms, people have latrines. The latrines house all sort of crawling and flying insects, including flies. Note that roaches are flies. The latrines are used not only by family, but friends and strangers as well to defecate in. Those who don’t have latrines will defecate under trees where other bugs and sometimes dogs or pigs will clean up the mess. Roaches live and breed in the feces 365 days a year. When it rains, the roaches will surface the latrine’ s holes to fly in the house of the owner of the latrine. Due to living in this filth continually, the roaches can make viruses which are little drops that the people call roach feces. But the roach on purpose brought these viruses to the people knowing that they revulse them and that they kill them any chance they get. Peole are living with their arch enemies. As well, when the roaches surface, they carry with them bedbugs, mites, and other parasites and they think that they go to heaven. Anything that surfaces from their underground or underwater’s lair thinks that it is in heaven. All these things mimic each other. That is why Salmons surface the water to die above it to reach heaven. That is why the snakes surface the water to reach heaven.

Now the roaches bringing these vermins to the surface do so on purpose. At night the roaches will pass viruses to people causing their skin to break down due to the microbes they put on the skin. Mites and bedbugs are left as angels to communicate with the viruses and to co ntol the host. Mites and bedbugs relate vivid message to the host via the viruses and as well terrorize the worms living in the person demanding ownership of the body. The worms in the people are afraid of roaches for some reasons. Other insects like mosquitoes use the same method of injecting viruses in people. The vermins mimic each other.

I have witnessed the consequences of living with roaches. They cause seizure, handicap, arthritis, bone griding, griding of teeth, decayed mouth, gingivitis, homosexuality, lesbianism, swearing, thieving, prostitution, and all sort of vileness in people. They live in filth and when the viruses live in people, not only they cause the person to be filthy physically, but as well morally. That is their revenge. They see the person as a giant roach which they can rule via bed bugs, mites, and the viruses. They are the ones causing nightmare. Since roaches are flies, so the other flies as well come to be attracted to the host and lay maggots in the host. So the fly group rules the snakes.

On land, mites a partner of roaches go further and live on snakes to show their power. So the flies and mites come to control birds and everything around them. The dung beetles got in on it and use the cow to make cow beetles. Roaches use religions as well and will let you kill it to save the giant roach, the human roach. Fleas and ticks control the worms in the dogs and cats, thereby control the owner as well, which loves the fleas and ticks through loving the dogs and the cats. Through our dead love ones we worship the vermins that kill and eat them. Flea collars save the worms in the dogs, because dogs and cats will continually have worms since they sniff the floor.

Now, do you see why no antivirus medicine can be created? Since the roach controls mankind, it disables scientists from creating products that can annihilate them. Roaches die for the viruses like worms claimed that Jesus Christ died for them so they can have eternal life. So when you kill a roach that is passing next to you, it is because the roach wants you to kill it. All animals practice killing themselves for their viruses in people to live. Through the viruses they can control your mind and body. That is why the worms use people to make vaccines that put live viruses in people. The same vermins that make the vaccines are the same vermins that tell you that bacteria are good for you. When these vermins live in the body of the hosts, they need bacteria to survive since they were born in stench and decay. These bacteria cause the hosts to smell all the time thereby they become like people injected with tracking computer chips.

Antivirus Medicines need to be made to fight viruses.
Always Right

i chose Yahoo Answer because that is the only site that gives people the freedom of expression and the opportunity to learn about everything. The moderators are secret police that needs to go live in Russia or somewhere like Arabia or Israel. They are agents of Bacteria. Yahoo is a place to tell facts and know facts. Only opportunity in the entire kingdom of vermins ra and re, the stenchy gods of earth.
If you need to tell lies or bamboozle people, the priests, the clerics, the pastors, and all the vermins like them can do so during their religious days. They don’t need to come do so at Yahoo. Yahoo was not open for priests to promote their secrets and their lies.
Qwerty

Like all people infected with worms and the roach virus, you cannot get your head out of the feces. Do you know that roach live on feces and people infected with the roach virus cannot say one word without swearing and are sexually addicted. Try to find the antivirus antidote for roaches, and the other critters that have sucked your blood.

• ANSWER:
  Congratulations to ‘generic dan’ for going through all the chapters, before giving his final verdict )

  I gave up when mites and bedbugs were declared as Angels. The vision was just too disturbing…

  Once Lewis Carroll wrote ‘Alice in Wonderland’…and now this….!!!

QUESTION:
Terrible breath and teeth in my two cats? do water additives work?
so i have two kitties, aged 5 and 3.

i took them for their annual check ups several months ago and the vet commented on how their teeth aren’t in the greatest shape and have build up of tarter and gingivitis. She suggested i start brushing their teeth and switching their food to a dental food.

I feed them Orijen, and don’t really want to switch them or add anything to it.
I tried brushing their teeth and it was awful.

I’ve recently been putting some toothpaste on treats and having the one eat it, as well as mixing it in with laxatone for the other cat that doesn’t like treats.

some co-workers were telling me about water additives for cats and dogs (i also have a husky with great teeth.) In our local pet stores we have two options for water additives. We have the tropiclean fresh breath and the suzies tarter remover. Do these products actually work? suzies was quite expensive, so i opted for the cheaper one to see if it works. I figured if i didn’t notice a difference with that product, i’d try the suzies product.

has anyone had any success with these products at all? am i wasting my time and money?

thanks.
when i took them for their check ups, she said it wasn’t at the point where they need dental work done. Didn’t say anything about any teeth missing. She said try brushing their teeth and correcting the problem now, and see how it goes from there. If the problem doesn’t go away, then i’ll need to take them in for dental work.

• ANSWER:
  Okay, if the breath is really “rank”, the products you are using are not doing the job and the gingivitis has gone beyond being correctable except by your cat going to the Vet and having a “dental” done.

  I have a cat that, when young, was diagnosed through formal means with chronic gingivitis from having Bartonella (Gingivitis is one of the symptoms). He has a dental once a year, always loses at least one tooth, has lost one of his canines.

  I’m guesssing once you get your cats in for their Vet Dentals, they will have lost a lot of teeth. (the rank breath will go away). If they do lose a LOT of teeth, feeding them wet food mixed with tepid water to an almost soupy consistency will make it easier for them to eat.

  If this is not taken care of, chronic gingivitis going untreated can become diseased and affect their heart, liver, kidneys and, truly, they can die from this.

  Time to take them both to the vet for a Dental. Sounds pretty much like an emergency!

QUESTION:
Dental health in my dog?
My whippet, Bambi, is a year old ( In a week!!) and has relatively white teeth. However, I noticed a few weeks ago that he is beginning to get blacker gums and gingivitis on his back teeth. I want to keep his teeth healthy.
So I give him a Pedigree dental stick every night except for one night a week when I give him a regular “Greenie”. I also brush his teeth once a week, but with no dog toothpaste.
Would this b enough?

• ANSWER:
  I wouldn’t recommend those greenies. They have killed a lot of dogs after becoming stuck in their throat and or intestines.
  Brushing the teeth should be good. If that doesn’t work after a few weeks try it with the tooth paste.

QUESTION:
Dog with painful teeth but he is very old and can’t afford to fix them.?
My medium sized dog – german pointer x blue heeler has cavities and a lot of gingivitis. I think he is in pain because he keeps opening his mouth and tries to rub it on anything and makes a gnawing sound. I feel his time is nearing very close because his is almost 13yrs old and his breed(s) only live 10-13yrs. My question is: would a vet just give him pain medication instead of fixing or taking out his teeth? I’m in Australia by the way. I’m guessing it would be expensive to fix his teeth and I can’t really afford it so I would like to give him pain medication for the rest of his time with us so he can be comfortable and pain free.

BTW I love him to death and I would do anything if this wasn’t possible even put the bills on credit.
“Your G “- Shut your ***k hole. Not everyone can ask daddy for money, some pple are broke and do the best they can.

• ANSWER:
  You say you love this dog but you don’t want to pay to relieve the pain he is in and you can be very sure he is in severe pain. He could live on for another 2-3 years. My Heeler lived to 16 years of age.

  WTF kind of love is it that you have for your dog? It certainly isn’t the kind of love I have for my dogs.
  Giving him pain relief is not going to stop his teeth from rotting, abscessing and causing a systemic infection that will probably kill the dog in a very slow, painful way.

  Do the right thing by this dog and take proper care of him. He’s given you 13 years of devoted loyalty.
  If you ‘can’t really afford it’ then do without something yourself and pay a vet to help your dog.
  I’m in Australia and use a credit card to pay my vet bills.

QUESTION:
HELP! My cat won’t eat any food but his – need help!?
Hi guys, I’ve been really concerned for my cat as he’s quite the picky little one(he’s 4yrs old, we’ve had him since he was 2months, he is a Himalayan). He is currently eating Royal Canine’s ‘Persian’ dry food and I’m trying to switch him onto a vet perscription diet t/d i believe, his gums are a little inflammed and so we were told this will help prevent growth of a more serious gingivitis. SO here is my problem – maybe a year ago I found it odd that he’s tiny, for a Persian cat he is skinny – he’s not under weight, the vet said he’s just fine, but I just want him to put on maybe 1-2 more pounds so you actually feel him there, you pick him up and he is just as light as a feather(weighed in at the vet today at 4kgs, lost .2 pounds since last time) to the point where you feel bad for him, as if we’re depriving him of food or something of the sort. About a year and a half ago, I bought maybe every canned food available at our local pet store Petsmart, he wouldn’t even bother! He’d smell it, and go away, even if it was the only food I’d offer the entire day, he wouldn’t even take a lick.. Canned Tuna(for humans), cooked salmon(my lunch), he’ll sniff it – but again, he sniffs and goes away, he won’t eat it.
Why in the world won’t he eat anything but his darn RC dry food? I’m offering him TUNA and SALMON, grade A human food other cats would go insane for, and it doesn’t even phase him… =/
He didn’t touch the t/d dry food today either, if he doesn’t eat in the morning I have no choice but to give him his RC dry food as obviously, he’s tiny enough, I’m not about to push him more than a day and half of not eating anything.
I’m concerned, I’m not sure what to do – before even being told he’s showing signs of gingivitis I was planning on switching both him and my dog to a Wellnes dry food (my 12mnth old kitten passed away after surgery for an ulcer, so I’ve become paranoid and trying to give my other two animals the best I possibly can) but now I realize he probably won’t touch any darn food other than that RC which he already doesn’t eat enough of…
Has anyone had this problem and overcame it somehow? I’m running out of ideas, is there a canned food you have yet to hear a cat say no to? I mean, if im offering him tuna and cooked salmon i’m eating myself and he doesn’t want it – what are the chances of him saying okay to any food but his own? Help, please, I’m not sure if this is normal behaviour…my animals are my life and this little guy has got me so darn frustrated that I’ve even forced a piece of tuna into his mouth to have him spit it right back out! lol
The RC dry food is obviously mixed in with the new T/D dry food, I wouldn’t dare just ‘switch’ foods on him in a day, that would upset my poor little guys stomach, such a big nono, every animal owner should know this! But he won’t eat it, there’s 75% RC and 25% T/D he won’t touch it…
But is it normal that he won’t even eat tuna/salmon? Seriously?
And to the 1′st lady, thank you for your advice, but to the ppl who truely don’t see the their animals as their children, walmart and grocery food store is YUK, human dumpster food…probably even worse! Even this petstore food he has now isn’t ‘good’ thats why i was planning on switching him onto Wellness – but thank you, appreciate your response!!! =)

• ANSWER:
  Wellness would be great for them, much better than k/d. One way to prevent gingivitis is to get the cat to exercise his teeth, gums and jaws the way it’s meant to – by tearing up chinks of meat and crushing bones. Most cat’s teeth improve once they are fed either supplement or entirely raw diet www.rawfedcats.org

  But I understand he won’t eat anything else. Well, here is a great transition guide for kibble junkies. It will be hard to transition him, but you can make it with a lot of patience. http://www.catinfo.org/docs/TipsforTransitioningPDF12-18-09.pdf

  By all means I would try to get him on wet and partially raw food to improve his condition, the dry k/d won’t do anything for him. Unfortunately this whole prescription business is just a way to sell us pricey low quality junk food:-(

  You probably will be aware of most of what I have to say, I wouldn‘t really recommend feeding any dry food. Cats are designed to get their water from food. That’s the way nature designed them, they have low thirst drive. When fed dry, they won’t drink enough to compensate for the lack of moisture. They will only consume about 50% of the water they should be having. This can lead to kidney disease, UTI, crystals, blockage, renal failure and more. Especially since you have a tom, this is crucial. Male cats have a narrower urethra than female cats and are more prone to blockage from the crystals.

  Free feeding also contributes to obesity. And the fact that dry food is over-processed means, that most of it’s little nutrition has been already destroyed, leaving almost no nutrients for your cat. It needs to eat more to meet it’s needs, and in the process consumes more calories from the fillers.

  Btw wetting the dry food will not help. There’s bacteria on the kibble and the water would just allow it to grow.

  The only way to give the cat it’s natural hydration is to feed it wet food only.

  But some wet foods are not of a very high quality, either. That goes for most commercial foods. Just like the dry, they are often made with cheap fillers such as corn, wheat, soy, rice etc. These are not a part of cat’s natural diet (it’s an obligate carnivore – it eats meat) and they are not designed to digest it. Grain is carbohydrate which the cats can’t process and it turns into blood sugar and fat, causing diabetes and obesity. In the wild, where cats only hunt for meat, diabetes and obesity are unheard of. It’s us who cause these by feeding a species inappropriate food.

  We usually read labels on our food, but rarely on the food for our cats. Learn to read the label and understand the ingredients. The healthiest food to feed apart from raw feeding is grain-free wet food with no by-product. Some good brands are Wellness CORE, EVO, Merrick, Nature’s Variety, Blue Buffalo Wilderness and more. These will give your cat the proper hydration and nutrition it’s designed to get and it will be strong and healthy.

  If you switch it’s diet, do it gradually, by mixing the current food with the new one over couple of weeks until there’s only the new. This will prevent diarrhea and upset stomach.

  You will probably get a lot of different answers, so google feline nutrition or look at the links below, and do the research for yourself. I personally wasn’t able to find one reliable source (besides the pet food industry) that would say grain is beneficial for cats or that dry is beneficial for them.

  More on cat nutrition below,

  Good luck!

QUESTION:
Should we keep our dog?
We have a 3 year old Great Dane that we got about a month ago. We took him to the vet soon after we got him and they listed him as in poor condition on his paperwork. He had a low white bloodcell count and they said his ears were filthy and infected he also had a very bad case of gingivitis and so on. His first vet bill was 0 and I put him on a pet plan so that some of the stuff would be covered for free since he needed to be put under for a deep teeth cleaning and to fix his many issues. He was an abused dog before and constantly ducked because he thought we were also going to hit him but we dont do that. He behaved pretty good the first week but then began to not listen to my husband and now he is starting to not listen to me and when he gets over active he does wind up jumping on our children. I tried everything and it almost seems like since he is not abused here he kinda just decided to start trying to be the one in charge. I want to know what other people would do. I have a 18 month old and a four year old. Do I try professional training and take the risk of spending more money on a dog that might not work? Will he ever listen since he is already older? We love him but a dog that size not listening isnt working. I am only asking what other people would do in this situation.

Thank You

• ANSWER:
  Good on you for even attempting to re-home a dog that is at such a high risk of being put to sleep otherwise – you should be commended for that alone.

  This dog sounds much like a naughty 2 year old human toddler who is trying to work out where he is in the pecking order. No-one here can tell you to keep him or hand him back, but if you really want to keep this do, then a trainer is an absolute must.

  (this is a little different to your situation but….) I have a three year old Chihuahua who had done no training to be shown up until 6 months ago. Weekly training sessions and practice at home, have now got her into the ring and winning ribbons. Not only that, but she is a more affectionate dog than she was before we started working as a team because she is more aware of her role in the “pack” at home.

  Training this dog has the potential to bring you a lot of pleasure!

  Good Luck!

QUESTION:
Bad dog breath? In my 5 month old puppy?
I have a 5 month old American Eskimo and he seems to have unusually smelly breath. Of course I realize he’s teething so his mouth is sensitive so I have to be careful about what he chews on and brushing his teeth isn’t an option when they’re all loose and falling out. I looked very closely and there obviously isn’t any kind of plaque or gingivitis because about 60% of his teeth are new teeth! All his teeth are snow white, and the gums look healthy and are the perfect color of pink. There are a few bleeding areas but like I said he’s teething and it’s only around the loosest or already lost teeth. I’ve had other puppies and been around many while they were teething and I don’t remember any of them smelling this bad. It kinda smells like rotten canned dog food, although he doesn’t eat any of that. He’s on a good diet of (dry) Iams puppy food and he doesn’t eat any bones or table scraps. Besides treats, his chew toys, teething bones, rawhides and his regular food he isn’t eating anything unusual. And his breath wasn’t this bad a few weeks ago.

*So, what I’d like to know is, could it be the blood that’s making his mouth smell so bad?

*Is there anything I can do or feed him that will help relieve the smell?

*Is it normal for a teething puppy to have really bad breath?
Yes I know all dogs have bad breath… I’m saying that his is unusually smelly. That means that his breath smells worse than it should normally. And I can’t brush his teeth because his teeth are falling out and they’re tender… I don’t want to hurt his mouth, I just want the smell to let up a little.
No he isn’t a poop-eater… I keep a very close eye on what he ingests when he’s outside and inside. The worst thing he ever gets a hold of is a dead bug or some grass… but I checked and there aren’t any left over pieces in his mouth. In fact, it appears to be very clean.

• ANSWER:
  Bad breath is usually the first sign of oral/dental problem with our dogs. It may be that you’re not just seeing the problems since bad breath is caused when bacteria begin to multiply in food trapped between teeth or at the site of an infection.

  Here’s a link that can give you more insight about dog dental care. hope this helps!

  http://elfurl.com/exvld

QUESTION:
My dog’s gums seem to be very swollen, as well as the top of her snout…happened very suddenly?
My year and a half old mutt’s gums suddenly became very inflamed today. I wasn’t home, but my boyfriend said that she was trying to eat a part of the rug in the bathroom and he actually ended up pulling a very long piece of cloth out of her throat. When I got home from work, we noticed that her gums or lips seemed swollen, as well as the top of her snout. Since it happened so suddenly, we don’t think it’s gingivitis, and she’s not bleeding or acting ill. She does act like it itches because she’s been rubbing her nose on the carpet.

What could it be and what can we do for her? Does she need to go the vet immediately?

• ANSWER:
  It could be a number of things, including some foreign objects that in her gums and snout. If you are unsure and it persists, you should check with your Veterinarian.

QUESTION:
why couldn’t my dog get up drooling and stiff front leg tongue hanging out to one side?
my 14.5 year old bichon frise was put to sleep as vet said he was in pain on 2nd june 2011 im still beating myself up as if i could have done more on the day before he was put to sleep he ate some food as usual then we went for a walk to the park when he got out of car he was limping came home was fine that night drank some water next day was fine came back from shops had a bit of runny poo by back door then later did another one outside which was still loose and stuck to his behind still wiped him and i gave him treat about 10 mins later he was falling side to side and could not get up his heart beat was quite quick and was drooling front leg was stiff no usual eye movements no sick but tongue was hanging out to one side when i laid him on floor he could not push himself up to get up again i’m soooo sad i can still imagine him trying to get up on my front room floor, even though he was quite old could not get up stairs has catrasis in one eye seemed just old had him checked at vets about 7 months ago did liver test as we said he was drinking alot of water so no diabetes and liver was fine my friend noticed last week he has a bloated stomach he’s had bad gingivitis for a while which i have given him dental chews for but don’t work . i don’t know how one day we were in the park and he was a bit wobbly it was quite hot so i just put that down to him been hot and old so i carried him around then came home and he was fine to the next day and then the above happened after he had treat on the day in question i was looking in his mouth he had broken tooth. I can’t get these questions out of my head was it a stroke as he was drooling and stiff leg or was it bloat or a broken tooth which i saw after he had treat on day in question could i have nursed him back i had to take him to vets they said he was in pain i could not stay while they euthanized him as had child with me now i feel bad about that as well gave him big kiss told him i loved him said he was going to see granny in heaven then he wagged his tail i feel i left him when he was my loyal companion what if he was scared not in pain maybe an ear infection.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Otherwise healthy 11 year old Bichon Frise has not urinated, defecated or eaten in 2-3 days?
My dog (now living with my father) has always been healthy besides needed some teeth pulled due to gingivitis. She has not urinated, defecated or eaten at all since Friday. She is still drinking water (always filtered). She has not gotten into anything and has never been a dog to do so. She has always been VERY well behaved and happy. Now she is pacing much of the day, can not sit and stay comfortable without jumping up to move her position with a wine. She has not thrown up or retched at all. She has some dry feces on her butt yet she won’t let us try to get it off. She doesn’t want to go for walks at all. She doesn’t even go towards the bathroom like she has to go. She doesn’t even try which is why I think I can rule out a UTI. She has not attempted to or actually thrown up which to me would possibly eliminate gastric torsion. Bladder stones would cause bloody urine, not a lack there of. Any ideas as to what could be wrong with her? The vet said to try to give her oatmeal and pure pumpkin which she lapped up…her stomach has been growling since yesterday

• ANSWER:
  Why haven’t you taken her to the vet yet? GO NOW.

QUESTION:
We have had our rescued Bengal for about a month now…?
she ended up sick and had to spend 2 weeks isolated. Vet still will not give her her shots because her nose is still running. She had gotten out a couple of times and came in contact with our other cat so for the past 2 weeks we have let her roam when we are home without putting our other cat away. So far he has not gotten anything she had/has. He is fully vetted. I am questioning her personality to see if this is really typical of a Bengal as she is the first we have owned. She is very skitish. When she is not in her comfort zone (bathroom) she will not approach you, rather run when you even enter the same room. She also stays very clear of our 2 and 4 year old. She has started to come out more and she seems to be very taken with our male DSH. He doesn’t care for her but tolerates her. We can’t tell if she is playing with him or being mean. She runs up on him and kind of bullies him out of his spots. Like his cat house…she will run up on him like a bat out of hell swat and him (which sounds like a cat trying to hiss under water…is this normal?). She is very playful and a lot of times she is going after his tail which he moves a lot while watching the numerous animals outdoors. I know it takes time for a cat to settle in…but she really is high maintenance and doesn’t seem like she is adjusting as well as other rescues we have had. Her litter box is also a concern. She is very messy! All other cats we have had are neat and clean and consistent…she is messy in and out of the litter box! What kind of food should she be eating? What will help with her gingivitis? Vet gave antibiotics to help with the gingivitis as well as secondary infections to her URI. the redness did dull but she still has red gums and yelps in pain if you touch them. She is also finally eating hard food and not yelping in pain as she was when we first got her. Just need a lot of advice! She would be an amazing cat if not so skitish. History I have on her is that the breeder thought she was a wild cat and had planned to use her as a breeder cat…she was kept in a crate for the first 3 months of her life when the previous owner came along and was able to handle her with no problems. She is now a year and a half. Her previous owner was feeding her dollar store food and letting her box overflow as well as let her 10 month old dog harrass her….

• ANSWER:
  PLease read the vaccination revisions for cats. You can add colostrum to boost her immune system it is foudn in health stores. As well as L-lysine 250mg morning and 250 mg pm in the food to help with sniffels and runny eyes and irritated teeth and gums. Sounds maybe like the herpes virus. nothing major, just keep on the l-lysine.

  Vaccines

  http://www.critteradvocacy.org/Feline%20Recommendations.htm

  http://www.critteradvocacy.org/Feline%20Vaccination%20Guidlines.htm

  http://www.tallyville.com/owners.html

QUESTION:
We just rescued an F4 Bengal and need some advice…this is a ‘general’ cat question really!?
First, i am sorry this is so long! I say rescued because the poor thing is in need of medical attention and her living conditions were not the best. Her previous owner was down on her luck and so far the best thing she did was let us adopt her. The previous owner wouldn’t give us any papers on her (not that we want or need any) because she is not spayed and she didn’t want her used for breeding. We plan to have her spayed immediately, but she needs medical attention first which she will get this week. I do not know a whole lot about Bengals, never even seen one up close until Cami. She is the tiniest thing and very slender. You can tell she is of small build but very skinny even for her build. I would say she is the size of a domestic 6 month old kitten but 1 year old and she is half the size of our 3yr old DSH Tiger male. After hearing her yelp when trying to eat, I examined her teeth and poor thing has severe gingivitis and only about 3 teeth in the very front on the top where she should have a full row on top and bottom! My main concern is getting her to eat…she has soft food but it is in chunks…she only laps the gravy because even the soft chunks hurt her mouth. WHAT CAN I FEED HER AND HOW?! She also is not UTD on shots which we are taking care of this week. She is very timid and scared but none the less wants to explore. She cries because we have to keep her in the bathroom and she just wants to curl up with you or find a good hiding spot. Her previous owner had her in a bathroom probably about 4X4 not including the tub…litter box overflowing and litter everywhere. I have brought her out but I hold her as i do not want her to come in contact with our 3 yr old male or our 8 yr old dog yet until she is protected and certified to not have any diseases or anything our animals can catch. After she gets her shots…is it ok for her to mingle right away or should she wait it out? Also is it ok for our cat to go into her area to investigate while we hold her or does that need to be scrubbed down before he goes in there? We bathed her last night…very dirty. She has diarhea and i think it is safe to say that is because she has been eating 9 lives cat food or anything the owner could get at the dollar store….so her diet was constantly switched from crappy food to crappy food. Then again who knows though. She was always an indoor cat according to the previous owner and I do believe it because she is so scared of every little thing or movement. Such a precious little girl…so sad she has lived this way but so happy that we have her now and that she will be taken care of and loved the way she should be. Any advice you could offer is greatly appreciated!

• ANSWER:
  For the food situation. Rich soft food could make her ill so I would suggest boiling chicken then putting it through a blender and adding water to make a thin slurry for her to eat/drink. Not too thin just thin enough that shes able to get it down. It will be bland and easy to eat until you can get advice from a vet.

  Keep her away from your other animals until the vet has seen her since you dont know if shes sick at all, being in the same room cant pass some sicknesses so better safe than sorry.

QUESTION:
I think my dogs have gingivitis?!?
They are both 41/2 months and 5 1/2 months and teething, I brush their teeth daily and the last couple of days I’ve noticed big black marks in their gums surrounding some teeth and their was blood for the first time ever brushing one of them when he got his teeth brushed just then.
Is this gingivitis or is it a natural part of teething?
(If anyone asks why I brush their teeth it’s because they are on a BARF diet which is mostly wet and I don’t want it to rot their teeth, I do use animal toothbrushes and paste).
So, what do I do?!
Why is no one answering me?!
Black spots was a bad description, think more big black marks around certain teeth, specifically the ones that bleed.

• ANSWER:
  First, it would help to know the breed. Some dogs, when adult do have black around their teeth. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. Their gums would actually be puffy around their teeth. If the black is dried blood, there may be several issues. You’re in a process of elimination. I’d lose the brushing part first, maybe you’re brushing too hard, or they’re reacting to the toothpaste. Either of these could cause the bleeding. A few days without brushing will not hurt them. Try rawhide bones for the teething part. Their baby teeth will just fall out, and most dogs swallow them.There may be a problem with the diet. Change these things one at a time, a few days apart and see if there is any change. Hope these ideas help. Good luck

QUESTION:
Common dental problems in dogs?
Im writing a paper on common dental diseases and prevention in dogs.
So what are the major dental dog diseases?
I’ve already found:
Periodontal disease,
Gingivitis

Any advice would be helpful. thanks

• ANSWER:
  Mostly tartar build up, gingivitis, periodontal disease.

  As a result exposure of roots, bone loss and eventual loss of tooth / teeth and resulting malocclusion (bite problems).

  Surprisingly, dogs (even cats) do not have high incidence of caries like human beings.

  That is mostly because these animals constantly chew on stuff and most likely do not have the same caries producing germs in their mouth.

  http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/dental.html

  http://www.familyvet.com/dental.htm

  http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/dentalcare.htm

QUESTION:
Why hasn’t the human body evolved to combat tartar control and dental diseases on its own?
I would think that after so many thousands of years of evolution that the mouth would be able to protect itself from cavities, gum diseas, etc on it’s own. That the saliva would become more potent, etc.
I am not debating the age of the earth. I have my beliefs. Please answer my question, no religious dogma or conversion attempts please. Thank you.

• ANSWER:
  Before there were dentists, a woman could have eight or more children. Bad teeth just weren’t enough to stop women from having babies.

QUESTION:
what sorts of diseases/conditions can be diagnosed from a dental check up?
I’ve heard that the mouth reveals a lot of information about a person’s overall health. Is it true that dentists can tell whether or not a person is likely to have HIV, or likely to have diabetes from a regular check up? What other sorts of diseases can dentists look out for?

Thank you.

• ANSWER:
  Tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, syphilis, gonorrhea, and other veneral disease, AIDS, Crohns disease, leukemia, pulpal necrosis and dental abscess (multiple dental abscesses may indicate diabetes), aphthous ulcers, herpes, viral infections, etc., etc.

QUESTION:
can dental diseases cause dizzlness?
am wondering if dental(bad teeth)disease cause upset stomach and dizzliness

• ANSWER:
  Yep, if you have an infection it sure can.

QUESTION:
what diseases are dental nurses vaccinated against and why?

• ANSWER:
  hepatitis B….dealing with blood and fluids from other peoples mouths is a dangerous job. I would be easy to get Hep while working on a patient who has it if you were not vaccinated

  Kids are vaccinated from the same form of Hep that dental nurses need to get vaccinated from. The vaccination also helps to fight certain cancers.

QUESTION:
is there any software to diagnose dental diseases?

• ANSWER:
  Dentist used to do this…I know of no computer programs that will do this procedure.

QUESTION:
what are the diseases of elderly that affect the dental treatment?

• ANSWER:
  I’m assuming you are referring to heart diseases that can affect dental treatment…..
  Dental treatment can be affected by abnormal heart valves (people can be born with abnormal valves or the valves can be come stiff and/or leaky with age). Aortic Stenosis, in particular, can affect elderly patients.

  The reason this can affect dental treatment, is that when you go to the dentist you can get cuts and abrasions from procedures or you might have teeth removed. This can lead to bacteria from the mouth entering the bloodstream.

  If you have abnormal valves in your heart, these valves can be more ‘prone’ to having bacteria from the bloodstream lodge onto them causing infections of the valve (called ‘Endocarditis’). Essentially it becomes an ‘infection’ of the heart.

  Generally if the patient has known valvular heart disease, they are required to take antibiotics prior to dental procedures to prevent this happening. But it all depends on the situation and it would be up to the doctor to decide. Hope that helps.

QUESTION:
Does anyone think that there is a relationship between dental fillings and certain diseases?

• ANSWER:
  Yes MS ..mercury in fillings

QUESTION:
what are the common dental diseases?

• ANSWER:
  The most common dental diseases are:

  Baby bottle tooth decay
  bruxism
  canker sores
  cavaties
  dry mouth
  dry socket
  gingivitis
  gum disease
  halitosis
  impacted tooth
  oral cancer
  periodontal disease
  plaque
  teeth grinding
  temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
  temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ)
  tooth abscess
  and tooth decay.
  Hope I helped, you can go on google and type these in to find out about them.

QUESTION:
Would dental problems be almost nonexistent if humans just ate organic meat?
Don’t the germs that cause plaque eat off only sugars? Isn’t it SUGAR that is the root cause of all dental disease?

So fruits have sugar, vegetables have sugar, and so does bread, and candy, and pasta

But the only thing that is not high in sugar is meat. So if we were to actually avoid sugar totally and just stick to meats, wouldn’t we be less likely to develop dental disease?

• ANSWER:
  Consuming the correct food is vital for your wellbeing. You can try supplementing your diet with acai berry, it’s not solely a widely tested and acknowledged weight loss produce, it’s a superfood too. There is a risk free trial offered at http://humolt.bigfoodplan.info I’ve been using it for three weeks now and it’s definately working!!

QUESTION:
What is the worst dental disease a person can get?
Exactly what the title says.

• ANSWER:
  Oral squamous cell carcinoma has a low survival rate.

QUESTION:
If a cat has very bad dental disease what happens to them?
My cat has had 2 teeth cleanings in the past with scaling, etc… Right now her teeth are horrendous, her mouth smells and there is green tartar all over the gums.. I could also tell it bothers her. Vet tells me he is ino way going to clean her teeth because she is 20 and he will not take the risk..He told me no way.

So what will happen to her?

• ANSWER:
  If she can’t be put under anesthetic to remove the bad teeth, most vets will put the cat onto antibiotics to help with the infection, and a pain killer to make it easier for the cat to eat.

QUESTION:
what are the pediatric systemic diseases that needs antibiotic coverage prior to dental treatment?

• ANSWER:
  Here is a good link to the pediatric prophylactic antibiotic dental guidlines:

  http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=7496

  Realize the requirement for antibiotics is also dependent on the treatment being performed. Some procedures present higher bacterial risks than others that may not require antibiotics.

QUESTION:
risk of baby contracting dental disease and eczema?
i have eczema
and my husband has a dental disease, in which all his teeth are weak and brittle and break, chip and shatter.
his mother and his brother have the same disorder.
but his other brother hasnt had any problems yet.

and im just wondering what are the chances that our baby will inherit our conditions.

mainly the dental.

is there any vitamin or extra nutriet i can get other than calcium to prevent it from happneing?

i am 17 weeks pregnant and on prenatal vitamins.
but im worried that isnt enough.

help?

• ANSWER:
  You may want to check with your doctor on this. I’m lactose intolerant and so are my mom and sister. I’m afraid that my baby will also be lactose intolerant or he/she is not getting enough calcium. I’ve been taking calcium supplements for years. The day I started taking prenatal vitamins I started taking 4 calcium pills per day instead of the recommended 2. Perhaps you could just increase your calcium intake or talk to your doctor to see if there are ways of preventing it. Good luck!

QUESTION:
what is the role of dental nurse in oral diseases globally?

• ANSWER:
  a dental assistants role in the office varies from office to office but typically, an assistant will assist the dentist, hygienist and front desk as needed as well as sterilization, lab work and x-rays

QUESTION:
70) How should the government spend money on NHS dentistry and prevention of dental disease?

• ANSWER:
  None.

  Dentistry is nothing like healthcare. Dentistry is very predictable; you go in twice a year, and pay a certain amount of money each time. If you really hurt your teeth, you pay more. However, you generally pay a fixed fee.

  So what’s the point in having the government pay for it? The government taxes the citizens to pay the exact same predictable fee, plus the administrative costs. That’s ridiculous.

  I understand the argument for national healthcare, even if I disagree with it. But a national dentistry plan? Gimme a break.

QUESTION:
What is the connection between heart disease and dental problems?
Do I need to be concerned about my hypertention when having my dental work done?

• ANSWER:
  There are clear connections between heart disease and dental problems. All of the above answers are correct, but here is some practical information that relates to your second question.

  If you are having an extraction, be sure to ask if the dentist can check your blood pressure first. If your hypertension is not well-controlled, you may continue to bleed after the tooth is removed due to the excess pressure on the blood system.

  If you are taking a calcium channel blocker for your blood pressure, you might experience some gum enlargement. This does not happen to everyone, but if you do notice it, be aware that it may be a side effect of your medicine. You should talk to your medical doctor about a possible alternate choice.

QUESTION:
Is there a dental disease where you get bumps on the back of your tongue?

• ANSWER:
  You are supposed to have bumps on the back of your tongue, cirumvallete papilla

QUESTION:
Why Animals are not having diseases of gums, in spite of the fact that their dental hygiene is Zero?

• ANSWER:
  THINK OF THE WILD DIETS THEY EAT, WITH HUMAN FOODS THE ANIMALS’ TEETH DO SUFFER

QUESTION:
How to fight bad breath when you have dental problms and gum disease?
I do have sever dental problems please tell me a easy home remedy, also to whiten teeth.

• ANSWER:
  When you understand the primary cause of bad breath you will know how to cure it. Most bad breath comes from bacteria on the top of the tongue. You can often see this bacteria as “white stuff”, especially on the back of the tongue. To cure bad breath You must clean this off the tongue. Yes, some bad breath is caused by tooth decay or gum disease or smelly foods or upset stomach, but the primary cause is the bacteria. I have just learned about OraBrush tongue cleaner which is designed to clean the tongue. It is a brush and scraper and really controls my bad breath. It will clean the tongue. It will not cure gum disease or fill a too cavity.

QUESTION:
First time feline dental cleaning – should I do it?
My vet recommended a major dental cleaning for my 13 year old cat. He has obvious dental disease – but no problems eating and is in no pain. My concern is not the cost – but his age and the fact that they have to use anesthesia. He’s never been sick – thank God! – and he’s in good health (had physical yesterday). But it concerns me that they have to put him to sleep. I know the health benefits and potential risk, but I’m still concerned. Any suggestions….?

• ANSWER:
  Hi!

  I am a feline only vet tech. I think you should trust your vet on this one. While it is not necessary to get regular cleaning. After 13 years it is probably time. Oral disease can have long term effects down the line and it is easier to treat it now rather than waiting for complications. Don’t be surprised if your vet needs to extract a tooth or two… its very common and generally the cats don’t miss it. Ulcerative gums are very common in cats about the age of yours.

  Your vet should be able to do this using a light gas anesthesia such as Isoflourine, so he won’t be under that deep and will come out of it very quickly. This is widely accepted as safe in a 13 year old cat. Also, you can expect he will need antibiotics after especially if teeth are pulled.

  Hope this info helps!

QUESTION:
Why doesn’t Canada use surplus to start a national dental care plan?
Canada had a huge surplus in money this year, why doesn’t it start a new dental care plan so that everyone can have dental coverage without having to pay ass loads of money themselves or to insurance companies?

It’s stupid because so many sicknesses and diseases are linked to dental hygiene and maintenance, why wouldn’t they implement dental care as a preventative sickness measure to help us Canadians maintain good health?

This outrages me so much.

• ANSWER:
  I guess it depends on what their other priorities are…

QUESTION:
What dental disease is present on the lower anterior teeth?
A. Pulpitis
B. Periodontal

C. Herpes simplex type 1

D. Candidiasis

• ANSWER:
  I have some knowledge on this (my mom’s a dentist assistant), and I think the answer would be a periodontal disease, B.

QUESTION:
Good foods for cats with dental problems?
My vet just diagnosed my cat with the early stages of dental disease. In addition to getting his teeth professionally cleaned, I have been brushing them daily and also using a dental rinse. He currently eats Nutro Adult food, but I am considering switching him to a food that is designed for cats with dental problems (i.e. Royal Canin Oral Sensitivity, Royal Canin Vet Diet Dental DD, etc.) Does anyone have any experience with these brands or any others? Do you think they make a difference, or is this just a marketing technique? Any help would be much appreciated

• ANSWER:
  wet food is a bad idea if you are trying to clean teeth. dry food keeps teeth more clean because of the friction caused by the kibble.
  my vet office sells hill’s prescription t/d which is a good food in general, but the main difference is the size of the kibble. the bigger the kiddle, the more the teeth will have to go through it, and therefore will creat cleaner teeth.
  you dont need to get a prescription diet food, so dont go out and buy t/d. just find a food with bigger kibble and that should suffice. a good professional cleaning and teeth brushing will help alot so you are on the right track. good luck!

QUESTION:
swallowing dental plaque causes clotting and heart disease?
i bought a dentek dental pick and scaler hoping to keep my teeth extra healthy. after using the pick for a while, i noticed a disclaimer on the package which reads: “certain elements found in dental plaque may cause clotting and an increased risk of heart disease in some people.” WHAT? a) what elements? b) why? and c) have i done myself a grave disservice in trying to clean my own teeth this once? yes, i’m a bit of a hypochondriac, but this information was surprising to me! does anyone have any insights? thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:
  It is referring to the small but possible chance of the gum getting nicked and if plaque germs get introduced into the bloodstream from the resulting cut. The bacteria can then travel to the heart and cause an infection, either endocarditis or pericarditis. Some people with heart conditions are advised by their doctors to take antibiotics before getting any dental work done, including cleaning, because the infection can be quite serious.

QUESTION:
if i receive oral sex im a guy and use a condom and dental dams what is the chances of a disease?
well i want 2 use a condom and dental dams what r my chances if the condom doesnt break to get a disease and does anybody have any tips? to keep me clean other than abstince or to get them checked out b4 having oral sex?

• ANSWER:
  The person giving oral sex wears the dental dam, not the one receiving. Jeez!

QUESTION:
Common dental problems in dogs?
Im writing a paper on common dental diseases and prevention in dogs.
So what are the major dental dog diseases?
I’ve already found:
Periodontal disease,
Gingivitis

Any advice would be helpful. thanks

• ANSWER:
  Mostly tartar build up, gingivitis, periodontal disease.

  As a result exposure of roots, bone loss and eventual loss of tooth / teeth and resulting malocclusion (bite problems).

  Surprisingly, dogs (even cats) do not have high incidence of caries like human beings.

  That is mostly because these animals constantly chew on stuff and most likely do not have the same caries producing germs in their mouth.

  http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/dental.html

  http://www.familyvet.com/dental.htm

  http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/dentalcare.htm

QUESTION:
Cardiovascular disease and dental health?
I recently read that good dental health helps reduce inflammation and the risk of heart disease but it didn’t give an explanation why.

Why would brushing and flossing teeth help reduce the risk of heart disease?

• ANSWER:
  Basically infection can lead to heart problems.

QUESTION:
What causes receding gums when no disease is present?
My dentist noticed my gums are receding on my canines in front, as well as in front on my lower incisors. I have no dental diseases. What else causes gums to recede? What are gum re-alignment procedures like?

• ANSWER:
  ANGELA,
  FYI, braces do not cause gum recession
  Why not? The movement of the teeth doesn’t alter the bone height in such a manner to cause recession.
  So why is there recession?
  It’s caused by using anything but a soft toothbrush and/or brushing too forcefully.
  This causes too much pressure over the bone and it wants to retreat away from it by receding away from this pressure.
  A gum graft is a surgical procedure used to successfully re-establish the correct height.

QUESTION:
Can you get Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease from a dental treatment?
I am interested to know this, because I heard 2 people from the city where I live died of CJD. If they went to the dentist when they were incubating CJD, and if the dentist used those instruments on me and the other patients later, are we at risk of contracting CJD?

• ANSWER:
  NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  That’s beyond absurd &right into STUPID!

QUESTION:
How is dental hygiene and heart conditions related?
My mother has mitral valve stenosis and often is concerned that any work / medicine they have done with her teeh (root canal for example) may be harmful to her mitral valve heart condition. why is this? I also notice that many people on here who answer the heart disease questions have sources that are dental related (they are dental hygienists, dentists)

• ANSWER:
  It is very easy to get a cut in your mouth while at the dentist( sharp metal tools) that could lead to a possible infection, from what I understand anyone with heart problems has to be very careful about this. I had to take antibiotics before every dental appointment for thirty five years( the just discontinued that for me). They can’t be too careful with heart valves

QUESTION:
Dental workers….what precautions are taken between patients to make sure no germs or diseases are spread?
do they change not only the drill bit but also the hand drill set?

• ANSWER:
  Yes, every instrument is put through hospital standard sterilization. Things like the suction tips, bibs, tray covers, gloves, masks ect. are all disposible and everything in the operatory is wiped down with a disinfectant that kills all bacteria, fungus and viruses within at least 2 minutes. Things like plastic barriers can be used to cover dental light handles and such for extra protection. Proper infection control should be taken very seriously in all medical and dental offices.

QUESTION:
Can I pass the military overseas dental screening if i have periodontal disease?
We are PCSing to okinawa and I want to know if I’ll pass with periodontal disease. If you can please help.

• ANSWER:
  Yes. The Naval Hospital Okinawa does not list any dental conditions as cause for denial. The hospital and dental clinic are large and very capable. (Between the Navy, Army and USMC there are almost a dozen dental clinics on the island, including several that provide periodontal care).

QUESTION:
Can I get creutzfeldt-jakob disease from regular dental procedures?
In the area of the country where I live there have been around 4 reported cases of CJD (3 sporadic, 1 familial). I am interested am I in a high risk of getting CJD from dental procedures (if the person with CJD has been to the same dentist and the instruments were used on him) ? I am so scared….

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
If you have gum disease, will dental injections hurt more?
or will they be the same?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Heart disease and dental procedures?
Hi there. Im 14 years old and I have left ventricular hypertrophy, mitral valve regurgitation and hypertension. I am currently wearing braces and my orthodontist said that I will have to get a wisdom teeth extraction surgery. Ive heard that people with heart disease and who are undergoing dental prosedures are at higher risk for developing endocarditis…Is that true? If so, should I tell my cardiologist? HWat prevaentive steps should I take?

• ANSWER:
  1) Be sure to let both the orthodontist & cardiologist know
  2) They MAY want you to take antibiotics before/after the extraction

QUESTION:
How to get free dental care for a disabled person?
My mother is disabled and her teeth are turning black and are diseased. She needs thousands of dollars in dental care, has only Medicare (which will not cover dental work unless it is regards to very specific medical issues, and we have checkedwith them). I do not have thousands of dollars to pay for this – any reccomendations?

She is getting very ill from this and will likely have to have all of her teeth extracted, but we cannot afford even this… please help, any suggestions? The infections are so bad this may actually kill her.

• ANSWER:
  There is no FREE dental care in this country. Otherwise, millions of disabled low income people would get that. Your mother and yourself must have some income that you can make small monthly payments from. Can your mother qualify for Medicaid? They might cover her dentures in some states even though they dont really cover any dental work but maybe in your state they will. I can suggest several different things.

  1. Get a medical/dental credit card called GE Money Bank Care Credit
  2. Go to a dental college and have a student dentist do the work
  3. Find a dental group that takes payment arrangements
  4. Find an organization that will help elderly people with health problems. Lack of dental care can be serious for any age.
  5. Look for a public health clinic that charges on a sliding scale. Some offer dental care.
  (When I lived in Portland there were geriatric clinics).

  Get her teeth cleaned immediately ! If she is disabled, look in your state for any programs that she qualifies for but there may not be time for that. For less than 0 you can have her teeth cleaned first. Call around to dentists and see if they will accept monthly payments.

QUESTION:
Can you have dental problems and join the military?
I have heard they make you see a dentist before you join?

What if you have dental problems, like crooked teeth and/or gum disease?

Will they turn you away and tell you that you cannot join?

• ANSWER:
  Depends on how severe the problems are. If the problem is an easy fix, you probably won’t get rejected.

  http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Content/0,13898,rec_step07_DQ_medical,,00.html

  The causes for rejection are for appointment, enlistment, and induction are:

  a. Diseases of the jaw or associated tissues which are not easily remediable, and will incapacitate the individual or otherwise prevent the satisfactory performance of duty. This includes temporomandibular disorders and/or myofascial pain dysfunction that is not easily corrected or has the potential for significant future problems with pain and function.

  b. Severe malocclusion that interferes with normal mastication or requires early and protracted treatment; or relationship between mandible and maxilla that prevents satisfactory future prosthodontic replacement.

  c. Insufficient natural healthy teeth or lack of a serviceable prosthesis, preventing adequate mastication and incision of a normal diet. This includes complex (multiple fixture) dental implant systems that have associated complications that severely limit assignments and adversely affect performance of world-wide duty. Dental implants systems must be successfully osseointegrated and completed.

  d. Orthodontic appliances for continued treatment (attached or removable). Retainer appliances are permissible, provided all active orthodontic treatment has been satisfactorily completed.

QUESTION:
which agent is the best for cleaning the dental clinic?
because we have so many solutions in the market. all of them claims they’re the best but i wanna be sure which agents are really helpful and prevents diseases so that patients that go to the dental clinic will be assured that they will not be cross-contaminated with other patient who have disease like STD or HIV… we don’t want to spread that disease…

>please help!

• ANSWER:
  If you are in the Dental profession, there are many things you can order through your dental supplier but most of us use Lysol spray (which kills 99.9% of all germs) and a pretreated wipe made specifically for use in the dental operatories or medical profession. Cross contamination is something to really be concerned with, but a good spray and then wiping down is quickest, easiest and most effective. As for instruments, hand pieces and burs, ultrasonic solution and autoclave is still the recommended method of sterilization when used according to manufactures instructions, and monitoring of equipment. Some wrap the whole operatory from the floor up with plastic, but most of us believe this is expensive and ineffective. Too many times it’s not changed and it harbors germs in the folds and creases of the plastic which then is passed upon contact with patients and the staff. It’s time consuming to re-wrap everything without contaminating something in the process of wrapping. The use of plastic on the dental chair, light handles and other items that are touched frequently are still advisable. The seams and controls on the dental chair can harbor germs, and the lights handles are almost always touched with contaminated gloves. It’s just not always handy to use a 2×2 or cotton pliers to grab or move things when you are in a hurry with a patient and the lobby is full, which make these a necessity to keep covered. Some items most frequently missed or over looked are the dentist, hygienist and assistant chairs, the X ray head and switch, the pens/pencils used, and computer keyboard, and let’s not forget door knobs. The list goes on and on. It would be in your best interest to follow office protocol, or do your own research into the different products and methods to find just what is right for your office. An STD being passed in a dental office is unlikely and HIV doesn’t live on surfaces. But HIV and AID’s patients need special care so that they aren’t contaminated with unnecessary germs that could deplete their already compromised immune system. I hope I’ve been of some help, although I’ve just scratched the surface. Hopefully I’ve given you some ideas to ponder over and discuss with your co workers for possible solutions if your office is in need of help in this area. There are also OSHA classes available which give continued education credit if you are interested. Just let your Doctor know you would like to attend the next one, he will appreciate your interest and desire in learning and implementing new techniques to increase the care of his patients. Good luck with your research!

QUESTION:
Can I catch a disease from a dental visit (cavity filled)?
I know that nowadays there are alot of infection control measyures to reduce the chances. I spit out blood during my procedure and i wonder if the drill or little drill bits could be contaminated from the person before me?I tend to be a worrier and I trust my dentist but I know things do happen Thanks

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QUESTION:
What diseases are caused by chlamydia?
I’m going to school to be a dental assistant. And I can not find the answer to this question in my homework, I’ve called people from class too they can’t find it either. So here’s the question “identify diseases caused by chlamydia” no where in my book. Please help!? Thanks! (:

• ANSWER:
  In some women chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This can damage the Fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from the ovaries to the womb. The tubes may stop working properly and can become completely blocked – causing sterility.
  Chlamydia can also cause salpingitis, which is a painful inflammation of the Fallopian tubes.
  Chlamydia infection can affect sperm function and male fertility. It’s the most common cause of inflammation in the testicles and sperm-conducting tubes (epididymo-orchitis) in men under the age of 35. Symptoms include pain and swelling in the scrotum.
  Chlamydia can also trigger joint inflammation in some men. Although this is uncommon, it can be difficult to treat.
  Rarely, genital chlamydial infection can cause arthritis that can be accompanied by skin lesions and inflammation of the eye and urethra (Reiter’s syndrome)

QUESTION:
How many of you with celiac disease (gluten intolerence) also have dental amalgam fillings or root canals?
There is a connection but I am not posting it here, you can find that information online. I don’t want floods of hate mail over the dental issue. This is just an informal poll for my own curiosity.

• ANSWER:
  Hi. I think I know where u are going with the connection (maybe.) It is common knowledge in the Celiac community that dental issues are a huge symptom of Celiac.
  Yes I prior to diagnosis I had TONS of cavitiies filled. No root canals but two molars pulled bc I couldnt afford the canals (thankfully they were back molars.)
  Many toothpastes (including the ones in dental offices) contain gluten and many Celiacs do not use any health or beauty product that contains gluten just to be safe (although the medical community swears gluten is too big to be absorbed through the skin, but thats another topic. However you certainly can swallow toothpaste so that is why GF toothpaste makes sense.)
  Once Celiacs go GF, they find their dental issues resolve. Mine did. No cavities since going GF 3 years ago.
  (wanna send me your idea via answers email? Im just curious)

QUESTION:
Dental question deep cleansing and root planning – for periodontal disease?
The dentist is saying that my boyfriend has periodontal disease. The first step is to come in for a deep cleansing which will be 120.00 per quadrant. She is then saying that the second step is to schedule the surgery. I have read some things on this board that just mention the cleansing not the surgery also. If he has the deep cleansing (which I am assuming right now if the deep scaling and root planning) why would he need to schedule the surgery as well. Wouldnt we have to see if the deep cleansing worked first?

• ANSWER:
  A truly natural treatment for periodontal disease and bad breath is in great demand but next to impossible to find. Everyone is looking for the symptom, cure, and treatment for periodontal disease, gingivitis, bleeding gums and bad breath because no one wants to loose their teeth and many health problem have now been directly linked to gum disease including heart attacks and strokes. It’s a much bigger contributor that originally thought!

  An all-natural oral health product OraMD tackles the problems associated with periodontal disease, pockets and receding gums and is also extremely effective against chronic bad breath product. Because the ingredients are natural enemies of bacteria, it cleans your mouth and stops halitosis ( bad breath ) in it’s tracks.

  Source: http://www.oramd.co.uk/

QUESTION:
What dental procedures can I have when I’m pregnant?
I’m planning to get pregnant and I’m wondering what kind of dental procedures I can have. I had root planning this month and I was told I need to return in June (3 months) to have more of this work done. Is it possible for me to have this done while pregnant or should I wait until the gum disease is more under control?

• ANSWER:
  the safest time for any dental procedure when your pregnant is during your second trimester .
  but when the time comes for you to preform any dental procedure just ask here on yahoo answers plus giving detail on how long you have been pregnant and i will be there to give you more advice

QUESTION:
Front tooth dental implant and Periodontal disease?
Over two years my front tooth started to separate and now I have a gap in the front. My doctor suggested I see a periodontist and possible lose one of my front tooth. I did and he suggested surgery to clean under my gums first and then possible dental implant. I wanted a second opinion and met with another specialist. He told me that I could just remove the tooth, let it heal, and have a dental implant. The second way is way cheaper. My question is will periodontal disease stop growing if the tooth is removed? Which way is better? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I’m no dentist, but I’d say a course of periostat (doxycycline) in addition to extraction and implantation would be a happy medium. And periostat costs for the generic. It’s an antibiotic to help with periodontal disease.

QUESTION:
true or false can a dental assistants can diagnose dental disease by interpreting x-rays?

• ANSWER:
  They cannot do this legally. That is not to say that don’t have some skills in reading x-rays, but they are not qualified to render a diagnosis and you should not accept their opinion if they offer it. They can only work under the direct supervision of a dentist.

QUESTION:
What search terms should I use when looking for dental books?
I usually search for oral health, dental health.

If I search for dentist I get concerned the book results will be basic kids books.

Also I try to search for gum disease or periodontology and the more sophisticated words.

• ANSWER:
  The search terms you are using are a good place to start, but what kinds of search terms you use depend on where you are searching. For example, if you are using a public library catalog and use “dentist” then you’re right, you may get children’s books, but if you’re using a university library catalog, you are less likely to get children’s books.

  Some catalogs will allow you to truncate words to do a search that gives you variations of a word. For example, you could try periodont* and then you could books that have the words periodontics, periodontist, or periodontology.

  You should also try dentist* to get dentists, dentist and dentistry. The Library of Congress uses the term “dentistry” in its catalog and most academic (university) libraries follow that model.

  When you’re trying to figure out search terms, try to explain what you want to look up to someone who is unfamiliar with your topic. This will challenge you to think of different ways to talk about your topic and help you think of different keywords.

  Check out www.worldcat.org to find more sources. It will show you the libraries closest to you (based on zip code) that own the materials.

  Finally, after you’ve find a couple of sources online, you should head into your library and do some browsing. You can used the bibliographies in the back of books that you have to find other related titles, or just look at the other books on the shelf around the books you found online.

QUESTION:
what does it cost to hav e periodontal diseases taken care of?
for dental disease like gingivitis

• ANSWER:
  It’s going to depend on the extent of the periodontal disease. In a perio office it’s around 5.00 per quad for the deep cleaning. Around 0 per quad if you need surgery. (there are 4 quads … upper right, upper left, lower right, lower left). Hopefully you have insurance and it will help with the cost.

QUESTION:
Do dentist use the same dental instruments on all different patients?
Hi, I’m asking this because like wouldn’t these instruments that are used on previous patients that will be used on new patients will spread diseases? Like or do they clean the instrument after every patient has been treated. Please answer people.

• ANSWER:
  I think what they do is that after they use the tools, they toss them in the bag, the bag is then taken somewhere and washed and cleaned thoroughly and then put back into its packaging and given back to the dentists clean as a whistle. So while you may be using the same tools as other patients, its really clean.

QUESTION:
Can you help with a dental insurance question?
Do you know of a good dental insurance company that covers pre- existing problems such as peridontal disease.I am currently living in Texas if that helps. I’m wanting to get it activated ASAP.Thx.

• ANSWER:
  Given your situation, what i would recommend is a dental discount plan. It is different than dental insurance. I recommend that because although a dental insurance may “cover” a pre-existing condition, they can have some long waiting periods before you can get some work done… it operates as an unofficial “we don’t cover pre-existing conditions” clause. Discount Plans for dental on the other hand start immediately for any procedure, they are about 7 bucks a month, and they do cover pre-existing conditions.

  Now you will also want to check these out with whatever dental discount plan you look at. 1. what is the start up/processing fee. Most are fairly cheap but some are dollars and others are . 2. is there a difference in savings between general dentists and specialists (such as a periodontist). Most of the time there is, but ask what the difference is. 3. can you pay the membership monthly or does it have to be for a whole year at once. I know the discount plan at www.1Dental.com has a monthly offer, whereas most other dont and want you to pay for a whole year at once.

  Another thing you can do as well is check out nearby universities and dental schools to see if they have availabilities and would be able to help you.

  Anyway, i know that is a lot, but explore your options. You can check the university, but if that doesnt work, i would purchase a dental discount plan because you would be able to use it right away.

  Hope that helps!

QUESTION:
Why do people with congenital heart disease have to take antibiotics before any dental procedure, or surgery?
or do things like…….

Call your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection (sore throat, general body aches, fever).
Take good care of your teeth and gums to prevent infections. See your dentist for regular visits.
Take antibiotics before you undergo any procedure that may cause bleeding, such as: any dental work (even a basic teeth cleaning), invasive tests (any test that may involve blood or bleeding), and most major or minor surgery.
please explain fully

• ANSWER:
  All these situations can cause spillage of bacteria into the blood stream. Through the blood stream it may reach to damaged heart structures and lodge there. If bacteria multiply in damaged heart structures, it leads an infection of the heart which needs prolonged antibiotic treatment. This can be prevented to a certain extent by the precautions which you mentioned.

QUESTION:
What’s the worst thing A Gingival sulcus can do.?
Is a gingival sulcus bad??
Oops i mean a Periodontal Pocket..

• ANSWER:
  Everyone has perio pockets, your pockets are different depths, if its over a 3 thats considered gingivitis, a 4,5 can be fixed with a good cleaning by a hygienist, 6 or higher is more of a problem and may need a “deep cleaning” where they will numb you and clean the roots of your teeth.

QUESTION:
Dental question about gingival sulcus depth?
My notes for Periodontics says that the clinical healthy depth of the gingival sulcus is 1-3mm but says that the histologic depth is 1.5-1.8mm. It then says “why is there a difference?”. Does anyone know what “histologic depth” of the gingival sulcus means?

• ANSWER:
  THIS DEPTH IS THE NATURALLY OCCURING BIOLOGIC DEPTH WHEN THERE IS NO INFLAMMATION, aka when the gums are in perfect condition.
  WHEN THERE IS GINGIVAL HEALTH AS MEASURED BY THE DENTIST, MEASUREMENTSOF 1-3mm ARE OBTAINED BY USING A PERIODONTAL PROBE.

QUESTION:
can depth of gingival sulcus be 0 ? pl explain?

• ANSWER:
  I checked up the web, it says the gaps generally invisible,ie, 0..

QUESTION:
periodontal disease there are any clinical solution?
I have periodontal disease and the depth of my gingival sulcus is 5 mm.I am being accompanied by a dentist and would like to know if there are any clinical solution

• ANSWER:
  google ipsab
  look into edgar cayce and periodontal disease
  study diet and nutrition get a good book and apply what you learn

  Protein
  The body is a sort of machine and like if u put junk oil into a machine it cannot perform well and wears out faster the same with your body .People think they eat well =the reality is far different =every person should study nutrition because from what you learn you will pass on that good info and habits to your family and that can help a lot .

  look on the labels for the protein content on foods.
  YOUR body is largely made of protein: your skin, muscles, internal organs, nails, hair, brain, and even the base of your bones. Like the muscles, hair which lacks elasticity and resiliency and perhaps breaks or refuses to take a permanent will often change to healthy hair after a few weeks of improved nutrition. Nails which break, peel, or crack can likewise change when the diet is improved.

  Experimental work has shown that when a low-protein diet is replaced by one high in adequate proteins, the antibody production is increased a hundredfold within a single week. AND ANTIBODIES FIGHT INFECTION.

  you grow old on the days your diet is inadequate.
  Since your body structure is largely protein, an undersupply can bring about aging with depressing speed

  Increased protein needs during pregnancy and breast feeding are usually met simply by the extra calories from more food. Because infants and children are growing they require more protein than adults (proportional to their body weight).

  According to Adele Davis book your breakfast can be a very big influence on how you feel throughout your day.

  Studies show that children who have a good breakfast do better in school

  . Whether you work at home, on the farm, at the office, at school, or on the road, it is not a good idea to skip breakfast.If you were in the army skipping breakfast would mean you would be on a charge as this was considered to be a serious offence.

  If we skip breakfast, we are likely to become tired when our brains and

  According to Adele Davis book, Many studies have been done on breakfast and blood sugar People who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese and diabetic than those who usually don’t, researchers reported today at the American Heart Association’s 43rd Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.

  The reason is that one’s blood sugar stays up at optimum levels throughout the day only when enough protein is eaten at breakfast.
  What is “enough”? In Adelle’s judgment, an average-size person should have about 60 grams of protein a day, and about 1/3rd of that at breakfast. That’s at least 20 grams.

  The meal furnishing 55 grams of protein sustained a high level of energy and a high metabolism for six hours afterward.

  Children do not learn well unless nutrition is obtained and much money is wasted.

  Car accidents can obviously also occur from low blood sugar as thinking is slower. Low blood sugar driving may be as serious as drunken driving.

  The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council recommends the following amounts of protein, in grams, dailyAdults children
  Men — 70 1-3 – 40
  4-6 – 50
  7-9 – 60
  10-12 — 70
  Over 12 Years
  Girls 13-15 — 80
  Women — 60
  Girls 16-20 — 75 Pregnancy — 85
  Boys 13-15 — 85 Lactation — 100
  Boys 16-20 — 100

  These figures, , are generally considered to be too low. If you wish to maintain your attractiveness, vigor, and youthfulness as long as is humanly possible, it is probably wise to eat considerably more protein than the Board recommends and/or to count only the grams of adequate protein you eat. Whenever the diet has been deficient in protein for some time, an intake of 150 grams or more daily is probably advisable for a month or more. Such large amounts are also needed in the treatment of various disease conditions.

QUESTION:
My cat has gingivitis, and the vet wants to remove some of his teeth?
The vet recently told me that my cat has gingivitis. She wants to remove some of his teeth because apparently he has an extra tooth or something. He seems to get along fine with the extra tooth, but i think the vet wants to remove it to make money. The surgery is going to cost between 600 and 900 dollars. Is removing his teeth necessary to get rid of his gingivitis? I really don’t want to pay that much if it’s not.

• ANSWER:
  Get yourself to a DIFFERENT vet! 0??? Removing every tooth in the cat’s mouth would be 0.

  Gingivitis can be light or heavy, if you’re seeing bleeding on the gums in your cat then yes, it’s stomatitis and the teeth should be evaluated and the bad ones pulled. If there’s a rotten tooth, broken tooth, a tooth with a fracture down to the root, those need to be pulled. But not at the cost of what you were quoted.

  Take your cat to a different clinic, have the vet there do a standard exam on the cat with attention paid to the mouth, and see what they say. An extra tooth would not be an issue if it’s not pushing the others out of alignment. Removal of a tooth won’t cost over 0 at most (pre-op care, post-op, pain killer, etc.). You really need a second opinion on this.

  If the second vet says it’s stomatitis (which is a disease where the cat’s mouth is thinking the teeth are foreign objects and trying to destroy them, have the vet do a blood test for bartonella, which is very similar to stomatitis. The upside is that if it turns out to be bartonella, that’s treatable with an antibiotic and that’ll clear up the problem. If it is stomatitis, then the teeth would need to be pulled to give the cat comfort.

QUESTION:
what is the total cost to curing gingivitis for your cat if it is severe?
my cat has gingivitis and we have takin him to the vet and removed teeth but cant afford daily check ups so what would the procedure cost?

• ANSWER:
  Our cat has bad gingivitis too. The vet wants us to either have them cleaned (under anesthesia), which would cost about 0, I think, or have several teeth removed (also under anesthesia) at once, which would cost up to 0. Even with special dental diet food and cat mouthwash, the vet said the condition cannot be cured, only treated constantly. We tried brushing his teeth but he will have none of it. I’m not sure the dental treats work, but he didn’t like them much anyway. Our vet said that regular hard food doesn’t scrape plaque off, but that the dental dry food is made of bigger pieces, which forces cats to chew it, so that’s what helps. You say you had some of his teeth removed – he has gingivitis on the ones left? Our vet said it is a heriditary condition (genetics), which is what caused it in the first place.

  Are you asking how much the procedure for a cleaning would cost? When I was weighing our options, I called several vets and got quotes on dental procedures. (Yes, they actually gave me a quote over the phone! Apparently, there is a standard cost in each office for most procedures, barring special circumstances.)

QUESTION:
My cat has gingivitis. How to get rid of it?
My cat is 1 years old. The gums around his teeth look red and inflamed, and i’ve been researching what this could be and i’m almost completely sure it is gingivitis. This week my mom and I are taking him to the vet. Is it easy to get rid of this? how do they? I heard the vet cleans their teeth and gums really well or something to get rid of it…

• ANSWER:
  This is not a big problem. Gingivitis is simply the inflammation of the gums. The vet will clean its mouth and your cat will be fine. Nothing to worry about.

QUESTION:
If one cat has gingivitis can another cat get it?
I was wondering is gingivitis is contagious,
and also can cats give it to humans or humans give it to cats.

thanks for taking the time…

• ANSWER:
  gingivitis is basically rotting in your mouth you cant transmit it it isnt a disease. more vitamin c from citrus fruit like lemons limes and oranges will help prevent it.

QUESTION:
How can I treat my cat’s gingivitis at home?
He got a check up at the vet yesterday and has a mild case of gingivitis. The vet said it can be treated at home. What should I use to brush his teeth with or treat it with?

• ANSWER:
  You can find dental products for cats at Petsmart, Petco and probably any other place that would sell pet supplies. Usually a dental kit comes with a toothbrush and toothpaste specially designed for cats.

  I try and brush my cats teeth once a week, but they really hate it. I have heard of tartar control cat treats by Temptations but I can’t say whether they work or not as I haven’t tried them. I have seen Feline Greenies which are supposed to be good for cats teeth and help eliminate bad breath, but I again, haven’t tried these.

QUESTION:
Does my cat have gingivitis?
His gums are black, but I don’t know if that is because he is a black kitten. His gums have been that way for as long as I can remember. I tried brushing his teeth in the past with CET toothpaste for cats but the only thing he does is eat the toothpaste and he won’t let me brush his teeth without a fight. A few minutes ago I tried putting him on leash to get him to let me brush his teeth but he hates anything in his mouth.

Does my cat have gingivitis?

If he does, how to you get rid of it?
I need help fast. I am really worried about my little cat.
He is almost 2 years old.

• ANSWER:
  How old is he?

  If you wanna brush his teeth and he won’t let you… wrap him tightly in a towel like a baby… That might work…
  If it doesn’t. Most vets perform dentals work on cats and dogs…. I am a vet tech and we do two or three every day!
  They have dramatic results. I wish i had pictures of the animals we have done to show you.
  If you cat is under 4 you should have to worry about gettin a dental too soon. Brushing should be fine for now. (unless of course you really can’t do it!)

  But dentals are almost manditory on all older cats.

  You can also switch to a cat food that is healthy for thier teeth. We sell science diet in our clinic. You can only get this at a vet clinic not a pet store.. it is call Science Diet T/D… (for cats of course) it is a perscription diet… no pet store is allowed to sell the perscription diets…. only vets!
  Food has alot to do with the condition of teeth as the cat gets older.

  But my guess is he doesn’t have gingivities because his gums are black. Take him to the vet and have him checked out though.. it can’t hurt!
  Good Luck and i hope i was of some assitance….

  (P.S. the Cet toothpaste and tooth brush work really well… believe it or not they have a CET mouth wash for cats and dogs… that helps for bad breath and such. But we sell that at our clinic… we’ve had sucess with it!)

QUESTION:
Old cat has Gingivitis. Mum can’t afford to pay for treatment. What can i do?
She is quite old but I don’t want her to be in pain. However if dental treatment is expensive we can’ afford to have her put under anesthetic, and being quite old she already responds hossibllt to anesthetic.

What are some ways I can help my cat?

• ANSWER:
  Firstly,brush her teeth regularly. There are some animal charities which may be able to help you,Cats Protection,/Shelter ;etc;look on the net or `phone directory. Never give your cat any medication meant for humans,it can be fatal to cats. you could try going to a few vets and explain your position to them,if they can`t actually help you I`m sure they will be able to put you in touch with an animal charity that can. I`m sure you will be able to find some way to help her.

QUESTION:
My 12 year old cat has gingivitis?
My 12 year old cat has been diagnosed with gingivitis and apart from the obvious concerns- I am wondering what would be the best way to feed him. He is having some serious dental work at the vets tomorrow(Tuesday). His diet at the moment is dried food and cat mince and at his age it will be difficult to change his habits. Any ideas please.

• ANSWER:
  My cat had serious dental work at age 16. I mashed up her regular food with water so she could just lick it up. Cats are pretty hardy, I bet she’ll be back to eating wet food as normal in a few days, and even biscuits in time. The vet can also offer you some soft food especially for convalescence, high in nutrients. You could try it, it’s often pretty popular in cats! Don’t be surprised if kitty doesn’t want to eat at all on the day of the dental, she will probably still be feeling the effects of the anaesthetic.

  Chalice

QUESTION:
How can I get rid of my cats gingivitis without spendin hundreds of dollars at the vet?
I took my cat to the vet yesterday and his gumline on the top is red. The vet said it was gingivitis. He said it would be 0-0 to clean it up. I can’t afford that but want to help my kitty. What can I do for him at home to get rid of the gingivitis? Do they have kitty listerine or something? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Take the cat to the PDSA or RSPCA They will treat the cat and you can make a donation that you can afford.

QUESTION:
What do you do if your cat has gingivitis?

• ANSWER:
  The first thing I would do is to consult my Vet, as Feline Gingivitis could be a symptom of a greater problem.

  The cornerstone of any treatment approach is a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia. It is important to get below the gum line and to apply a long acting disinfectant gel. Antibiotic therapy gives temporary relief and will control bacterial invasion of the gum tissue. Antinflammatory therapy with cortisone has been used with mixed results. Immunostimulants such as Immunoregulin also have been used with some success.

  Extraction of all the premolars and molars seems to be the only treatment option that provides long term relief to these cats. It is important that all the roots be extracted to eliminate the inflammatory response. This option is utilized after all the above treatments have failed to give these cats some relief. It is important to remember that these cats are in extreme pain and are reluctant to eat; providing adequate nutritional support is essential. There are several high calorie soft foods on the market that will provide this required nutrition.

  Since treatment response is poor, it makes sense that chronic gingivitis is better controlled through prevention.

QUESTION:
My cat has gingivitis. Can anyone give me a rough estimate of how much it will cost for me to get it treated?

• ANSWER:
  It really depends where you live. The best plan is to call the vets in your area and ask for an estimate, so you would have a good idea.
  I work at a vet in west TN and we charge anywhere from to 0 depending on how bad the teeth/gums are and how many teeth need to be pulled.
  On the flip side, a vet in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area is almost twice as expensive–so it really just depends.

QUESTION:
Cat has gingivitis what to do?
I took my cat for a check up yesterday and everything was fine but his gums. They aren’t extremely red, but he suggested I start brushing his teeth. So after the vet I went to petsmart and bought a kit that comes with a toothbrush, toothpaste & a weird plastic brush that you put on your finger. I tried brushing but he just wont let me. I’m wondering what are other options besides brushing?

• ANSWER:
  I can understand how difficult it can be, especially if the cat isn’t used to it. I watched a couple of videos that applied to your case and I think this one would best answer your questions (even introducing them to the brush!).

  I think it is great that you are willing to do this for your cat, because so many people are unaware of the consequences when their pets’ teeth aren’t being brushed.
  I’d like to add a few suggestions, from my experience. When you have a chance and your cat is around (ie. cuddling on the couch, relaxing in bed, etc), take the chance to get your fingers around the cat’s face. For example, stroke them on their cheeks, chin then around their mouth. This will help gradually get them used to your hands being around their face. Take baby steps with introducing the toothbrush, even if you just get a few teeth done. Remember to finish each session off with a reward.

  There’s another thing you can try, which is called Oxyfresh. This is a liquid which can be added to the cat’s water and it contributes to dental care. I have heard through word of mouth that it does make a difference, but you will get better results from brushing. However, you can always consider trying it if you want to optimize your cat’s dental health.

  Hope this helps

QUESTION:
What is wrong with my cat? Gingivitis? Feline Infectious Peritonitis ( FIP )?
My cat is currently at the vet.
Symptoms:
Anemic
Bad Breath
Fever
Jaundice
Not Eating
Tooth Loss
Weight Loss

I’ve always fed with crunchy food, but once he stopped eating it so I gave him the canned food. He seemed to like it better, so I just continued to do a combination of the two.

We noticed a week ago that he stopped eating again so we took him to a vet, who did a blood panel and a feline leukemia test. He checked out good on the tests. The vet said that he had gingivitis, caused by eating the Friskies (crunchy) and Nine Lives (canned) cat food that we were feeding him.
He prescribed antibiotics, and said that the goal was to kill all the bacteria in his mouth. If this didn’t work after some time, he may have to remove his teeth.

Not wanting to have his teeth removed, I have taken him to a different vet for a second opinion yesterday. This vet currently has him on an IV and is administering antibiotics and Prednisone. She sent a test to a lab to check him some more illnesses, one being FIP.

I will find out the result tomorrow.

I researched FIP and I am extremely worried because he has most of the symptoms.

Do you think he really has it?

I really don’t want to think that he is going to die. He is only 18 mo. old.

What do you think?
Yesterday, she pulled his mouth open and made the statement that his gums were really red.
Thanks for your answers. They made me feel better and gave me hope last night. I was able to sleep really good. Today, his temp went up so high, so fast that he went into a seizure and the doctor lost him.
Test result for FIP hadn’t came in. We took him home and buried him. The dr. sent samples to the state hospital and I will know in 1 – 2 weeks on what the actual cause was. I’m still waiting on the FIP test.

• ANSWER:
  Are the gums around the teeth red and inflammed?

  This sounds VERY familiar to what my cat had. My cat presented with red gums, bad breath, anorexia, weight loss, and fever. I took her to one vet, who did the blood work, the fluids, the antibiotics. She got better. Two weeks later back to where she was. After the 3rd time this happened I switched vets. This vet opened her mouth, took a look and said she had something called Plasmacytic Lymphocytic Stomatitis. Basically her body is trying to break down her gums and teeth. There is no cure and it must be diagnosed by biopsy of the mouth. I dont know if this is what you kitty has, hopefully the FIP comes back negative. If so, consider switching to a different vet. I had to go to three different vets til i found one that was able to treat her once she had been diagnosed.

QUESTION:
i think my cat has gingivitis what should i do?
my cat daisy has very bad breath and inflmaed gums i dont see any plaque build-up but it’s hard for her to eat so i have to buy her soft kitten food her mouth is super sensitive. she is a year old and her little teeth still look like kitten teeth like they havent grown any what should i do is there anything i can give her or should i take her to the veterinarian?

• ANSWER:
  With inflamed gums it sounds as if she may have some abscessed teeth in there. She needs to go to the Vet for a cleaning and, most likely, have some teeth removed. This is why she can’t eat ’cause she’s in pain. Cat’s don’t always show pain.

  I have a cat that had chronic gingivitis until my Vet Opthamologist tested him for Bartonella, which he tested positive, we treated and he hasn’t had teeth problems since, but had lost a lot of teeth from his yearly dentals.

QUESTION:
How can I get rid of my cat’s gingivitis?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Cat has Minor gingivitis is a cleaning enough?
I spent thousands last year getting my cat’s teeth cleaned and had some pulled out because they were never cleaned before.

I learned my lesson and now it’s been 1 year and I wanted to get a checkup for her. The vet said he has minor ginvigitus and it will cost 0 minimum to get treatment.

Now, I really cannot afford it and I found a pet store that cleans cats teet for 0.. half the price.

Is it really worth it to bring the cat to the vet or would a nice teeth cleaning be ample?

Thanks!
I think there is an extra fee if you get it cleaned at the vet.. or maybe they’re going to do more than just clean the teeth? I doubt the cashieer at the pet store does the cleaning.. I’m sure they have a specialist.

• ANSWER:
  Hi Blue,
  having been in the veterinary field for almost 30 years, having teeth cleaned safely and effectively seems costly. At the practice I formerly worked at the cost was usually between 0 – 0 depending on how many teeth needed to be pulled and how difficult the pulling of the tooth or teeth are. Proper oral care helps prevent many diseases in animals such as heart, liver and kidney disease. Bacteria lives in the tartar on the teeth and can be released into the animals bloodstream causing the above health problems. The best thing to do is to have them cleaned and then use an oral rinse for cats daily to prevent further gum and tooth disease. It is recommended to actually brush your pets teeth daily with a pet tooth brush and paste.
  Best wishes,
  Pam
  www.protectthepets.com

QUESTION:
Cat gingivitis/stomatitis?
My cat seems to have major problems with her gums and teeth: before she had them cleaned by a vet but the last time was 3 months ago and now her mouth already looks (and smells) scary. The vet is suggesting to remove almost all of her teeth. Is that like a common practice? Aren’t there less… invasive ways of treatment?

It’s also impossible to clean her teeth, because she is in pain and she won’t even let me touch her on the outside near the mouth.

• ANSWER:
  If your vet recommends pulling the teeth and you’re unsure about this, you could always get a second opinion.
  Otherwise, cats do fine without their teeth.
  They don’t really chew their food much anyway.

QUESTION:
My cat has gingivitis? ?
My cat has gingivitis and I’ve tried to brush her teeth but they bleed and she cries cause she doesn’t understand what I’m doing. Her gums are nice and pink, but near the free gingiva close to the cirvical 3rd of the crown is where she has bright red gums that bleed.

She’s a mouth breather and I don’t know how to prevent decay. I don’t know what food would be best suited for her to prevent plaque and calculus buildup, or one that doesn’t contain fermentable carbohydrates. What do I do??? I don’t want her to get periodontal disease.

• ANSWER:
  UPDATE I could not get the first link to work so I have put one for the website where I got the information from for you.

  Hello Joanna

  You could get a free vet answer from the website below.

  In your question also ask about giving a RAW chicken wing for her to chew on which would also clean the teeth and gums.

QUESTION:
Cat has gingivitis, he is 8 months old and is eating raw.?
My 8 month old cat has gingivitis the vet said.
We are doing a feline luk/aids test to rule that out ( neither of his littermates are positive for it)
My friend said it is because I feed raw and not dry kibble.
Several articles I read say that there is no benefit to eating dry kibble to prevent gingivitis. One vet article compared it to humans eating pretzels to keep their teeth clean!

Also my raw food has bone in it, so he does get crunchy stuff.
Today I bought some Feline Greenies to help with his teeth and gums. My dogs get raw marrow bones but i am not sure the cat would appreciate them:)

What do others do for gingivitis management, especially interested to hear from those who feed raw?
I firmly believe raw to be a safe and healthy diet.
The bone he consumes is ground up rather finely.
Cats don’t eat dry kibble in the wild. It’s not their natural diet, so I truly don’t think man has improved on nature with the concoction of dry kibble.

• ANSWER:
  Here’s an article on Cat Gingivitis.
  :]

QUESTION:
Cat with Gingivitis ?
My cat has gingivitis
Its not horrible yet – its a slight pink around gums only bad around one tooth

i made an appointment but its not until the 18th
he came over and i scratched his ear and he shook and like drooled all over
which i know is also because of gingivitis

but how do i know nothing horrible will happen to him in the next 2 weeks
im scared becasue i didnt notice the drooling until today

will he be ok ?
im really worried and he still needs to wait until the 18th =(
I cant get him an earlier appointment

will he be affected =( will it hurt him much worse even if i make sure i feed him soft foods and everything
i cant get an earlier appt. so hel have to wait – what can i do ? what are the risks ?

• ANSWER:
  He should be OK til then, but it couldn’t hurt to call & see if you can get him an appointment sooner. Let them know what happened. Watch how he eats, if he’s having trouble, rolling his tongue, chewing on only one side, etc., which would indicate he’s having discomfort. You can also give him softer food until he gets his teeth cleaned & the gums heal.

QUESTION:
How to take cat with gingivitis to the vet?
Should i walk in and request just a regular check up ?

i know that if they do in fact catch that he has gingivitis then they will tell me what to do – plus he has not had a checkup in about 5 years if not more

he’s a very healthy cat
he is 11 years old
and my mom is a cheap ass

i saw that he has gingivitis and now want to take him to a vet before many teeth need to be pulled
he has tartar – so i want to get his teeth cleaned

i dont want to walk in and be like
oh he has gingivitis – go check him

so my main question is – do i just request a full check up and hope they catch it and if not then i myself will have to point it out – or do i just request a dental checkup ?
thank you and sorry but im 15 years old
have 2000$ and a mom who hopes my cat dies

i just want whats best for him

Thank you !

• ANSWER:
  Call the vet first, and they will book an appointment time for you to bring your cat in. Tell them the nature of the visit (including the 5-year lapse in professional care), and then you will have the answers to the health concerns when your appointment is due. From the sounds of things, this could be expensive (booster shots and who knows what else, plus the dental situation.)

QUESTION:
why does my diabetic cat get gingivitis more than the other cat?
My diabetic cat did not have any teeth extracted this time, but
he still has gingivitis. (He got his teeth cleaned today at the vet).

The vet suggested that he get antibiotic therapy once a month, for a week, called “pulsing,” to cut down on his gingivitis.

I know it has something to do with his diabetes that he has gingivitis more than my non-diabetic cat. They are the same age (13).

I am going to get a second opinion on the antibiotic therapy from my usual vet.
They scraped the tartar off his teeth
and polished them.

I think for the short term, the dental cleaning did take care of the gingivitis.

I think she means for the long term.

• ANSWER:
  Animals (and humans) with diabetes often have a weaker immune system. Without a strong healthy immune system the body will have difficulty combatting bacteria in the mouth which cause plaque and gingivitis. The antibiotics will destroy the bacteria that the cats immune system cannot.
  It is important to take gingivitis in cats seriously because the bacteria that cause the dental disease can also cause heart failure. Bad teeth=bad heart.

QUESTION:
My cat has Gingivitis?
My cat has gingivitis
Its not horrible yet – its a slight pink around gums only bad around one tooth

i made an appointment but its not until the 18th
he came over and i scratched his ear and he shook and like drooled all over
which i know is also because of gingivitis

but how do i know nothing horrible will happen to him in the next 2 weeks
im scared becasue i didnt notice the drooling until today

will he be ok ?
im really worried and he still needs to wait until the 18th =(

I cant get him an earlier appointment

will he be affected =( will it hurt him much worse even if i make sure i feed him soft foods and everything
i cant get an earlier appt. so hel have to wait – what can i do ? what are the risks ?

• ANSWER:
  I dont quite understand how you know for sure your cat has gingivitis when you have not yet taken him to the vet. Are you guessing? It could be something else, or that one tooth could be infected only. Your cat will be fine till his appointment. In future you need to have your kittys teeth cleaned at least once a year. If he is gentle there are places to have it done without anesthesia. There are also supplements you can give to help him clean his teeth in between. It would be great if you could teach him to let you brush his teeth too.

  The vet will clean his teeth and may give you antibiotics for him. Ask your vet how often to bring him in for teeth cleaning. Some cats build up tartar faster than others. Also ask your vet the best way to brush the kittys teeth.

  Feed him whatever he wants and normally gets. Good luck on the 18th

  Ro

QUESTION:
My cat has gingivitis. Can someone tell if applying the med. to treat it in this fashion will be effective?
I took my 9 year-old cat to the vet last week for a standard medical exam. Afterward, I learned he had a mild case of gingivitis. The vet prescribed an antibiotic called Clindamycin hydrochloride, a liquid which comes in a small brown bottle with a syringe/ eye dropper to administer it.
I’m to fill the syringe and place the liquid on his gums 2x a day until the product is gone! If you’ve ever tried to steady a stocky muscular 16+1/2 lb. cat, while you lift up one cheek with one hand, as you try to get the medication in his mouth with the other, you can appreciate the difficulty factor!
? It should be no small wonder most of the medicine goes everywhere but in his mouth-where it belongs-lol!
Last night, I put the medication in some canned (“wet”) food and he “licked the platter clean”!
Here’s What I WANT to KNOW: Will it BE as EFFECTIVE to place the medication in his food where it will be chewed and ingested as opposed to being applied directly to his gums with the syringe? . By no means am I a “science” person. However,
I figured since the medication is intended is to be ingested orally in the first place, that mixing it in his food would be an easier alternative!

• ANSWER:
  Mild gingivitis in a 9 year old cat honestly doesn’t seem like a big deal to me. I am a dentist and tons of human beings have gingivitis. I don’t make them put antibiotics on their gums for it, I just tell them to clean their teeth better.

  I’m not a veterinarian but it just seems like overkill.

QUESTION:
can a cat be vaccinated from leukemia if he has gingivitis?
My cat has gingivitis but he had a test for disease because we didnt know if he had been exposed to lukememia, he tested negative for luekemia but had a posative for fip but my vet said it could be a false positive because of the gingivitis he couldnt be for sure- he didnt vaccinate him for either virus- can i vaccinate him for fip and leukemia since it might be gingivitis? how likely is it that he could contract leukemia ? and my vet vaccinated my other cats for both diseases is it safe for them to be around him?

• ANSWER:
  Yes you may get him vaccinated. Here is what you must also understand. Gingivitis does not cause leukemia. Leukemia causes gingivitis. It is important that you schedule your cat for a dental prophy.

  here is some info

  Plasmacytic-Lymphocytic Stomatitis in cats is a chronic condition that results in extreme gingivitis and tooth loss.The bacterial infection results in the rancid odor and can lead to bacterial invasion of the blood stream with infection in other organs such as the kidneys, heart and liver.
  Diseases that cause a suppression of the immune system can result in chronic stomatitis. Many cats with Feline Leukemia Virus infection and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) also have extreme gingivitis. There are also many unknown factors that could play a role in this disease such as a severe reaction to bacteria present in plaque. The severe lesions seen in cats with this disease suggest that the underlying cause is most likely a combination of two or more of the above factors.

  Various treatment regimens have been used for chronic stomatitis with varied results. Unfortunately, on a long term basis response to treatment is poor. The cornerstone of any treatment approach is a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia. It is important to get below the gum line and to apply a long acting disinfectant gel. Antibiotic therapy gives temporary relief and will control bacterial invasion of the gum tissue. Antinflammatory therapy with cortisone has been used with mixed results. Immunostimulants such as Immunoregulin also have been used with some success.

  Extraction of all the premolars and molars seems to be the only treatment option that provides long term relief to these cats.

  I encourage you to read further at the link i provide for you.

QUESTION:
What is next for my cat, i think he has Gingivitis again.?
My cat had Gingivitis a few months ago he took antibiotics then it cleared up. He got it again had antibiotics and it didnt clear up, they put him under anesthetic did a scale and polish, pulled a tooth out and gave antibiotics, it cleared up. Now he has it again and i have just had to mush his food up for him to eat it. I am gonna book vet appointment tomorrow, what do you think might be the next course of action?

He’s about 11-12 years old no one really knows because i got him as a stray a year ago, but thats what vet guessed him as. He is still keeping himself clean.
alos, he is playing with his toys and chasing my “foster” dog (whole nother story!!)
fcuk off mark, its not even funny.
i never even thought of the toys!! Thanks i will get him some new ones, his favourite are little mice xx

Im so scared he is going to be put down, i love him so much.

• ANSWER:
  you must already be aware that chronic gingivitis is a problem which requires careful dedicated long term management. i assume that the possible known causes have been investigated and eliminated ( that is kidney disease, various chronic viral causes for example) and you are left with the situation of the cause being unclear, but the problem persisting and requiring regular management. keep the teeth clean is an important part of this, by scaling and polishing under anaesthesia, but also if possible by application of feline tooth past and brushing at home using a finger toothbrush designed for cats. if you have not seen one these ask your vet about it. bacteria may form part of the predisposition to gingivitis and so dilute mouthwashes may help, so long as your cat does not find them painful or unduly stressful. good luck

QUESTION:
the effects of gingivitis in cats if left untreated?
my cat’s six years old.
he has symptoms for gingivitis. (bad breath, drooling, bleeding from the gums)
i can’t take him to the vet, because i can’t drive yet.
and my parents don’t have the money.
what will happen to my cat if his disease is left untreated?
and if i find the money to get him to the vet, what will they do?

• ANSWER:
  Yes he will be in pain, very much so. His gums will be like chopped meat, sore, infected with puss oozing out, he will not want to eat much and be hungry. His health will slowly go down hill. If not treated and teeth removed the infection will spread and yes it can kill him. He will get sinus infections and that will rot away any membrane that there is in the sinus cavity. The infection can spread to other parts of the body as well.

  The teeth will have to be removed and he will have to be placed on an antibiotic for about 2 weeks or more to help clear up the infection and a shot of steroids to help with swelling. This is a serious problem your cat has. The sooner you can have it take care of the better for the cat.

  R P CAT

QUESTION:
What is the Best Way to Treat Gingivitis in Cats?
I have two 2yo cats with gingivitis. Other than brushing their teeth, there are hundreds of products available for feline dental care: gels, sprays, drinking water additives,etc. Which ones work for gingivitis? What is the best way to treat and get rid of this disease in cats?
Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Cleaning done at the vets.

  I use Petzlife oral gel for my kitty’s teeth and brush every other day to prevent gingivitis.
  His teeth used to look like this in Dec: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3513644578_c0411578f2.jpg
  Progress: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3552493307_eb51fbdb90_o.jpg
  I don’t have a current picture.

  My cat lets me use a dental pick to remove the calculus before it hardens/ get worst like in the before pictures.

  You have to keep up with the brushing and gel because if you stop the calculus starts build up once you stop. In 2007 I started using the gel then I stopped once his teeth were clean. One year later his teeth went bad again. So now I have a calendar and I write bushed on the day I brushed to help me keep track on his bushings.

  My cat went to the vet in May and the vet says he has great teeth for a 6 year old.

QUESTION:
My cat has gingivitis and a foul ear odor- possibly a polyp or infection. Please provide helpful information.?
I got a one yr. old tabby female from the SPCA a few months ago. Took her to the vet for a checkup. She has very foul breath and also a horrible smell in her infected ear. The vet told me to get lysine for the ginigivitis…(he didn’t mention cleaning). Also, he said I could give her antibiotics if the ear was bothering her. He thought the ear problem could be an infection or a polyp. She seems perfectly healthy otherwise. She doesn’t seem to have ear pain…but the odor is awful. Also, I have been doing the lysine but have not noticed a difference. My vet didn’t seem too concerned about this. What should be done for her? She’s a young cat now..but it could get worse as she ages. I feed her only dry food and sometimes tuna juice when we open a can. She also sometimes scoots across the rug. Should I get her worm treatment? How do you know whether it’s worms or just anal glands? Thanks for your help…I have had other cats, but this is the first one I’ve had with these problems. Thanks!
I think I will get a second opinion from another vet. I don’t think the first was intentionally overlooking concerns. He is older and not sure if he does dental work. Appreciate all the great advice.

• ANSWER:
  Shame on your vet for not giving a darn about oral and ear infection, simple antibiotics and supplements will do nothing to solve the problem. The infection from her mouth will spread to her heart and kidneys, and she will scratch the heck out of that ear until it blows up into a hematoma.

  My first suggestion is to find a vet with the time and concern to address your cat’s medical needs. My second suggestion is to get proper medication and treatment for the cause of the ear infection, and to have her put under anesthesia to clean the teeth thoroughly before they abscess or kill her.

  As for the scooting, it never hurts to deworm a cat with unknown history. FIRST make sure she’s treated and flea free before deworming. Then deworm with pyrantel pamoate for roundworms, and praziquantel for tapeworms. The p-pam will need to be repeated in 2-3 weeks, but the praziquantel usually takes care of the tapes in one dose. Both of these medications are now available over the counter (at least in the US). And when you have her looked at by your new vet, just make sure they check her glands and empty them if necessary. Tapeworms, fleas, allergies, and inflammatory conditions can all cause occlusion of the gland ducts, making them fill up. Make sure you don’t just treat the full glands, but also resolve the cause.

  And I don’t know why anyone would try to argue that canned cat food is better for dry. Elderly cats with no teeth maybe, but canned food is TERRIBLE for teeth, the syrup contains concentrated sugars that stick to the outside of the teeth where they cannot lick them clean. Chewing dry food keeps the teeth and gums in good health with proper stimulation, and less buildup.

QUESTION:
Will my cats gingivitis continually get worse?
We took my cat to the vet 3 times and he gave us some drops that did absolutely nothing. We have no more money to throw at the problem and our cat is skinny and sickly drooling alot. He is alert but more tired than usual. We love our cat!! What can we do to help his situation?! he has had this problem appearing around 5 months ago

• ANSWER:
  I think you need a new vet. Does your cat have a problem eating or chewing his food? Cats with dental disease can get infections and abscessed teeth, and this will make them really sick. There’s no advice I could give you for home treatment about this. If your cat has had this for 5 months, and the drops did nothing, then the vet should have investigated further about the second visit.

QUESTION:
How can you heal gingivitis in cats?
Some of my cats have mild gingivitis and I want to fix it now before it gets worse. I’ve tried brushing their teeth but I find it very hard to do. Is there anything I can add to their food? I’m not sure why they have it as they eat biscuits every day which I always thought prevented this illness. Thank you
I have been to my vet and he told me it’s very hard to treat. I was just looking for any home remedies or relief for my cats from other people with the same problem

• ANSWER:
  You can prevent inflammatory dental disease and tooth extraction in cats. Start by adding fresh pureed or finely chopped vegetables to your cat’s diet. Good choices include asparagus, avocado, carrot, cilantro, broccoli, dill, spinach, wheat grass, yam and zucchini. A simple home diet for cats consists of 50% chopped meat, fish, poultry, dairy, nuts, seeds or legumes and 50% vegetables. Add 1/2 teaspoon raw oil daily (olive, safflower, sunflower, walnut, sesame, primrose, fish oil, etc.), and 1/2 teaspoon oat bran, wheat bran, psyllium, flax seed, sesame seed, etc. for fiber. The teeth can be cleaned by offering a fresh or frozen chicken wing or chicken neck. The keys to a good home diet are to use fresh, whole ingredients in wide variety. Vegetables and fruits provide bioflavanoids, vitamin C, manganese, zinc, boron, and organic silica to keep collagen, teeth, bone and connective tissues healthy.

QUESTION:
How long does it take for a cat’s gingivitis to get worse?
So about last week i saw my cat had this kind of bloody tooth
so i checked his gums and diagnosed it as gingivitis ?

its an early stage

his gum line is only a bit red and irritated
he has a lot of tartar though
and im pretty sure one of the top teeth is starting to decay

my mother has been fighting with me all week because he is 11 years old
and she thinks that gingivitis takes about 5 years to get noticibly and life imparingly bad – she says by then he will die anyway

i told her to fuck her self and put in my own 2000$ and got my dad to promise to take me to a vet sometime this month

my question is
how long does it actually take for gingivitis to get bad ?
and about how much do you think it will cost for my cat to have dental done
and MAYBE 1 of his teeth pulled – plus pills for pain and what not

how long before it starts to lead to kidney and heart failure and sinus infections ?
i want to know how much of a panic i should be in right now

thank you and all comments are appreciated !

• ANSWER:
  He has given 11 years of unconditional love, and now there is a quibble over taking him to the vet? He has earned it.

  How quickly? One of my kittens had juvenile gingivitis, and at age three required extensive and expensive dental work, and had 11 teeth extracted.

  My senior cat, much older then yours, had a resorptive lesion (FORL), meaning her body was attacking her own tooth. That turns out to be very painful, and the dental work was done. And just one year later, developed another resorptive lesion on another tooth.

  How long before kidney damages starts? I don’t know, and you probably don’t want to find out.

  Cost? Expensive, and you probably are looking at least 00, as your vet will want a current senior blood profile run, to see if there are any hidden dangers, since he will be under anesthesia. And the blood profile work can be several hundred dollars. But it also gives you a baseline for future changes.

  Total costs will depend on what the vet finds, and until the vet gets in there and starts to work, the vet won’t know. You should get an estimate from the vet, subject to change depending on conditions, but will give you a price range.

QUESTION:
How can I treat my cat’s gingivitis?
My 2 year old cat (Doodle) was diagnosed with kidney failure 3 months ago. Recently I have noticed sever bad breath and opened his mouth to check his teeth. His gums were bright red around his teeth. My 12 year old cat (Tinker) has FIV and he also has the same problem. The vet said gingivitis is just one of the many side effects that come with his disease. I was sent home with a mouthwash kinda thing but it is IMPOSSIBLE to use on either cat, especially twice a day! Anything that I can administer to him in his food? Suggestions? Please help. Thanks
I have had their teeth cleaned a dental work done before. Yes, Doodle is on sub-q fluids and predisone for his cancer and he does not have FIV. Anything easier than brushing teeth?

• ANSWER:
  The treatment for gingivitis in cats is to have the cat’s teeth professionally cleaned. In addition to cleaning above the gum line, a vet surgeon will do ultrasonic scaling or cleaning below the cat’s gum line. Cats are typically put under anesthetic for this procedure because it can be very painful. Your veterinarian may also choose to put your cat on antibiotics if an infection in the gums is present.

  Of course, the best treatment for gingivitis is prevention. It is best to begin a home dental care routine with your cat when he or she is young, if at all possible. Brushing your cat’s teeth will take time and patience. You need to slowly acclimate your cat to having his or her teeth brushed. To do this, make teeth brushing sessions short and positive and praise your feline throughout each session.

  First, set aside some time everyday to brush your cat’s teeth. Sit down with your cat on your lap and gently stroke your kitty’s cheek. After a few sessions of that, you can progress to the next step. Get your kitty used to having things placed into his or her mouth by dipping your finger into some tuna water and allow your cat to lick it off your finger. Next, gently rub your finger over your feline’s gums. Repeat these steps for a few sessions before moving on to the next step.

  Doctors Foster and Smith recommend wrapping some gauze around your finger, dipping it into some tuna juice or other liquid your cat may enjoy, and massaging your cat’s gums in a circular motion. Again, wait until your cat is comfortable with this procedure before you move on to the next step.

  To get your cat used to the texture and consistency of a toothbrush, put something tasty onto the toothbrush and allow your cat to lick it off. You can purchase a toothbrush from the cat section of your local pet store or you can purchase a child’s size toothbrush for your kitty.

  Next, get your cat used to pet toothpaste by putting some on your finger and allowing your feline to lick it off. Rub toothpaste gently over your cat’s gums. You may purchase pet toothpaste in beef, poultry, or other flavors your cat may like in the cat section of your local pet store.

  Finally, you are ready to begin brushing your cat’s teeth with the toothbrush and toothpaste. Put some pet toothpaste onto the toothbrush and begin to brush your cat’s teeth. Pay special attention to your cat’s gums and his or her gum line. Start by brushing one or two of your cat’s teeth and progress slowly to brushing more teeth in future sessions. Remember to praise your cat for being good throughout the sessions and talk to him or her in a happy and soothing voice.

  Gingivitis can be a serious problem for your cat. Taking your cat to regular checkups at the vet as well as using home dental care practices, you will be able to catch and treat feline gingivitis early so that it doesn’t develop into anything more severe.

  Good luck.

QUESTION:
Does gingivitis in cats never completely go away?
My cat was diagnosed with gingivitis 6 months ago and 3 teeth were removed. The vet also scaled and cleaned her teeth. Even if her teeth receive regular cleaning by the vet (e.g. annually) can gingivitis still come back?

• ANSWER:
  Hi there…chronic gingivitis/stomatitis can be thwarted if regular teeth brushing is done to stop plaque from returning. Additionally, a specialized diet such as Science Diet t/d (tooth diet), a chlorhexidine rinse that your vet can prescribe, etc. all can be extra helpful as well.

  Instructional video on how to brush cats teeth by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for Feline Health:

  http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/brushing_teeth/full_movie.shtml

  More website links on chronic gingivitis/stomatitis:

  http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=368

  http://www.petplace.com/cats/gingivitis-in-cats/page1.aspx

QUESTION:
Antibiotics for cat with gingivitis. Experience or expertise appreciated?
I just want to know what to expect as this is a first for me. I have a kitten who is a rescue. She has her shots, been tested, been spayed, and is a really special little character. BUT she has gingivitis. The vet told me to brush her gums/teeth with enzymatic toothpaste, which I’ve done for 3 weeks now. It HAS improved, but if I were to let up with the brushing for 2-3 days, it would be as bad as ever. The vet said that if the brushing didn’t work, antibiotics would be next.

My question is: Would these be oral antibiotics? Or some kind of topical antibiotic specifically applied to the gums.

I want to get this little lady adopted out as I cannot keep her. And as you might imagine, I can’t adopt her while her breath is stinky and she needs her teeth brushed therapeutically.

Anybody have experience with antibiotics for gingivitis so I know what to expect?

• ANSWER:
  I had an elderly cat who had it. We didn’t bother with brushing. Antibiotic pills once a day for a week. It cleared it right up. I think your vet is a little bit weird with the brushing.

QUESTION:
What can I do for my cat with gingivitis and stomatitis? Help?!?
My cat is about 5 years old and seems to have really bad breath and trouble eating. Lately he seems to be getting worse, as I see him drooling a very tacky saliva. He is very picky with food, but I was able to find a food, EVO Turkey with no grains wet food. When I first got it, he would eat every last bit, now…a month later, he walks up to the dish and runs away. It seems he is hungry, but maybe it hurts to eat the wet food now? I have taken him to many vets…the last one recommended that I get all of his teeth pulled b/c it’s an allergy to his own plaque. Until then, they gave him steroid shots and antibiotics. That seems to help temporarily, but I worry that the steroids will cause another problem. I don’t know where to turn. I am so worried. Please help. Has anyone gotten all of their cats teeth removed, it seems so drastic, and expensive! Thanks to anyone who can give me advice:-)

• ANSWER:
  Stomatitis is a very difficult and painful disease to deal with, my heart goes out to you and your cat. It is painful for him to eat and that is why he is running from his food. He needs treatment soon or he will waste away. I hope you will get your cat some pain relief, perhaps something like Buprenex to give orally which is absorbed through the gums and will provide fast relief. Also an appetite stimulant could help in the mean time too. Often vets will first recommend removing the teeth behind the canines to see if that alleviates the problem. If it doesn’t, then extraction of the remaining teeth is necessary. Cats do very well with no teeth so don’t let that be a concern in making your decision. My best to you and your cat.

QUESTION:
What to do when vet says cat has tarter and gingivitis?
So I just took my new cat to the vet for the first time (for me taking her), and she got a healthy report, except for the teeth. I just looked up the symptoms for gingivitis, she doesn’t have any of those, so, I guessing it’s not bad or anything yet. It costs too much to get a teeth cleaning, money I don’t have, as I’m a college student. Is there anything I can do to make sure it doesn’t get worse, and to possibly make it go away?
I got 30day pet insurance, courtesy from SPCA, which will help if the vet can accept it. If not, I’m going to try to figure something out, like find another vet who’ll do it cheaper, as 280 sounds like too much for a tooth cleaning, its not even major surgery.

I wanted advice, not people telling me to get rid of her, as I will figure out whatever I need to do, and a way to do it.

• ANSWER:
  Eventually you’re going to need a cleaning and maybe having teeth pulled. We have had some cats have their teeth pulled. They get over it and eat a lot better. Think if you had a cavity how much you’d eat.

  So, try dry food. Brush their teeth, there is a cat toothpaste and brush. That is SOOOOO much fun. Depending on the cat.

  They will knock the cat out to clean teeth, so its not a trivial vet visit. Like always, talk to your vet, if need be call the office, leave a question have them call back. One way to save money.

QUESTION:
is salt water oral solution bad for my cat?
my cat has gingivitis since he was a kitten. His gums are red and a little swollen on one side.
Is a warm salt water solution applied to his gums okay?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
My Cat with LPGS – Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Gingivitis?
My cat (11 years old boy) has recently been diagnosed with LPGS – Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Gingivitis. I am seeking an advice from anyone who has experiences with this disease. Currently he is on antibiotics (Clindamycin 25 mg) and anti-inflammation (steroid) medication (Prednisone 5mg) , which I know are not going to be the permanent solution. I was told that a special type of teeth extraction (complete/deep) might be helpful (is the regular full-teeth extraction really not helpful ? ) .
Question #1: Could you give me any information if you had an experience with this problem?
Question#2: Do you know any veterinarians in Los Angeles (California) area, who perform this kind of teeth extraction, to treat disease successfully?
Question#3: Also, any other natural remedy you might recommend? Thank you very much in advance.
Thank you very much for your information, Julie S and BiPetual !! I also need to add this question, as I am confused. *** Does the regular teeh extraction (pulling all the teeth out, but the procedure is the normal extraction) work for LPGS? OR, does it have to be a special (deeper to the bones) extraction?*** Thank you so much !

• ANSWER:
  My young Maine Coon had this problem. I felt so bad for him; his gums looked like hamburger. My vet told me he would probably have to have most of his teeth pulled, but we waited a while until they deteriorated enough to be pulled. He still has his canines, but that’s about it. He’s healthy, though. The gums look good, he’s happy, he can eat any food he wants (even dry food) and it really didn’t seem to be overly difficult for him. I’m afraid I’m on the other end of the country, so I can’t help with the other parts of your question, but don’t hesitate to get his teeth pulled. Ask for pain meds. It will fix the problem.

  Good luck to you!

  Edit: My vet never said anything about special deep extraction. I did find this website, which does advocate the deep extractions, but it also mentions diet and medication as being helpful in some cases. I hope it helps.

  http://www.dr-addie.com/stomatitis.html#ebook

QUESTION:
2 yr old cat w/severe case of gingivitis-need home remedy HELP!!!!?
severe drooling, not eating well, mouth very red and sensitive and tongue always out.
limited funds, dental work w/vet expensive and only two choices—pull all of the teeth and there is no guarantee that this would cure the problem. Only thing that seemed to help for SHORT period of time (3 mos) is a shot and antibiotics every 2 weeks (very expensive!!!!!!!)

• ANSWER:
  If she’s got somatitis it’s best to pull ALL the teeth. They’ll be pain free and able to eat dry food in under a week (wet food is taken as soon as they are out from the anesthetic).

  There is no home remedy. You have to treat the cause, not the symptoms. If there’s severe drooling you really have no choice, it’s excrutiating for the cat right now.

  One of mine has all his teeth pulled, his mouth problems have been taken care of. He was eating the dry food immediately (it’s small pellet type, he swallowed it whole). There’s no reason to wait on something like this–cats are fine with no teeth, so long as you don’t give them chicken that’s not cut up,or other foods they’d have to chew. Just cut it up for them in small pieces.

QUESTION:
my cat always has gingivitis despite being healthy. what to do?
he’s 3 and a half years old, neutered, vaccinated cat.

brought him to the vet every time, and when he recover, later another month he got it again.

he seems healthy nevertheless except slightly fat, i would take that he just has a problem with the mouth part. don’t know if it’s a sign of FIP but he does not have fever nor is he losing weight we gave him dry foods.

how do i improve the situation?
it’s a manx

were giving a gel to help soothes the gum

the vet does not advice i clean it myself for it might hurt the gum.

did the scaling thing if i’m not mistaken once,

he has a habit of licking every cat in my house though.

sometimes it occur back six months after the visit to vet. then had it last month. after the treatment, gum seems better, then happen again.

• ANSWER:
  Hey!

  By chance, is your cat a pure bred? Certain breeds are prone to diseases. My mother has 2 Maine Coons. She has them treated for gingivitis at least twice a year. It’s a common problem with that particular breed.

  I’m surprised that your vet hasn’t given you information on how to treat and help prevent gingivitis in your cat. I’d either find a new vet or take kitty back and get some answers! He/she should have also sent you home with dental products to help clean kitty’s teeth and gums.

  Hope everything works out for you >^..^<

  ===============================================

  So it is a pure bred? I wonder if a Manx is prone to gingivitis like Maine Coons. I know you can get one of those soft rubbery brushes that you put on your finger like a thimble. It's supposed to be gentle on gums. Your vet or a good pet store would have these. I'd also try googling oral health for Manx cats so you can make an informed decision as to how to treat kitty's teeth.

  I'm a little surprised your vet said not to try brushing kitty's teeth. My mother's vet is all for it. She showed her how to open the cat's mouth and just use gentle circular motions around teeth and gums. It's not easy to do but I know my mother does it 3 times a week. Her cats still get gum flare ups but they haven't been as bad since she's been keeping their teeth and gums clean.

QUESTION:
My cat has intense gingivitis, her gums around her teeth are blood red and her teeth are a bright yellow?
It’s only on her upper teeth though. I was wondering how I could fix it? She’s a 8 yr old 17 lb cat. And no I can’t afford to take her in to get her teeth cleaned, much less wrestle her still to brush them myself. Anything I can rub on her teeth or gums to help?

Her teeth are bright yellow and gold, and her gums look painful. It’s red at the roots surrounding the tooth, like a bright red compared to her soft pink gums. I just wanna help her out I was thinking rubbing baking soda on her teeth but I’m scared to hurt her. She’s my baby.
I had minty tartar treats that were chicken flavored that she liked by they didn’t help her teeth at all. And I have attempted to brush her teeth on my own and she absolutely hated it.
Another weird thing, it doesn’t seem to bother her. Like she eats just fine, I have her on dry food and she’s actually overweight. She eats fast, in small dainty bites like a normal cat. I’m worried cause it looks so painful. I actually have some pet toothpaste that’s minty (it isn’t flavored, it’s mint flavored and mom accidently used it LOL) so she doesn’t like it. I used a little kid toothbrush in the past, which is smaller than the thing I bought that’s specialized for animal teeth. The toothbrush is for 4 yr olds….

• ANSWER:
  Your pet is in bad shape. Use can temporaily use people medicine ( Ambesol) but just use one time. It is a topical anesthetic for mouth pain. There is also a dental solution to put in her water everyday that you can get at a pet store or online at Dr. Fosters or Pet Edge. But that is not an fast cure. There are also Dental treats made by temptations. But, I am thinking maybe some kind hearted vet might help you with a perscription of Clindomycin hydrochloride liquid which is what she needs and maybe you could call around to see if any of the rescue centers (yellow pages) could help you get your kitty to a vet at least for a checkup and a persciption. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I did . I have a kitty with the same problem as yours. It is still not all resolved and may have to have 14 more teeth pulled. I feel real bad for your kitty and hope you can get some help with this.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know of a Cat Dentist who will visit your home?
I have a 19-year-old cat who has bad gingivitis.. My vet won’t anaesthetise her because she’s too old. I need to find a vet who will clean her teeth whilst she’s awake. I’ve seen this done on an American TV program. Can anyone help?????

• ANSWER:
  check out this website they might be able to help you. They are based in the UK but you do not state where you live?
  www.vets2home.co.uk

QUESTION:
Why does my cat keep getting gingivitis?
He had it in the summer and it cost me a fortune, he had to have anti biotics, then he had them all cleaned, then he had one removed along with more anti biotics. Now i think he has it again. He is eating though and cleaning himself, his breath doesn’t smell but his gums look a bit red around his teeth. I am taking him to the vets tomorrow but it’s costing a fortune and i am skint! Is there anyway to stop him getting this? Can i brush his teeth, would this help? He would tear my arm off if i tried though. He had blood tests last time and all was fine.

I’ll find the money, i’m trying to loose weight anyways so maybe just wont eat.

• ANSWER:
  maybe he needs to be eating more hard food such as biscuits, they should help decrease the bacteria in his mouth….. what did the vet say? did he recommend anything?

QUESTION:
Feline Gingivitis – can anyone out there help me please?
My cat has been diagnosed with Gingivitis (severe) and I cannot get him to eat the chicken bones like the Vet wants him to. Please tell me what I can do to help him?
OK Let me clarify a bit here – I don’t mean Eat the bones, I mean chew on them like a dog. The reason she wants the cat to do this is because it will assist in cleaning his teeth and supposedly getting rid of the Gingivitis. I can see the sense in him chewing on raw bones and don’t have an issues with that – we give our pets raw meat all the time – I just can’t get him to chew on the bone!

• ANSWER:
  I’m hoping that the recomendation is for raw rather than cooked chicken bones. Sometimes leaving some meat on them will help.

  You can slow-cook a chicken, into a broth, and the broth will leach most of the minerals that are in the bones into the broth. Many animals will willingly drink the broth.

QUESTION:
Is it common for an 8-year-old cat to die of kidney complications?
My 8 year old cat recently died of what was first gingivitis, and then became a kidney failure. Is this common in mid-age cats?

• ANSWER:
  uhmm, idk but my cat died about a year ago and she was 5 and she had a kidney problem, so it might be.

QUESTION:
My 14 year old cat needs dental work. What are the risks involved?
My male cat is 14 and has a slight case of gingivitis. The vet said he needs 2 teeth out and his teeth cleaned. I am reluctant to let him have an anaesthetic because of his age. He is not having any problems eating and I think if I hadn’t just taken him in for a check up I probably wouldn’t have known. The vet I went to was at a new clinic that I had never been to before. I have 2 cats and they both refuse to eat chicken wings to clean there teeth also they won’t eat those dentabite things you can buy for cats. What do you think?

• ANSWER:
  With any anesthetic, there are always associated risks, but without treatment it is likely to get much worse. Unfortunately, even with this intensive care, the disease often progresses and the only way to cure the disease and eliminate the very painful lesions is to extract all of the teeth in back of the large canine teeth (fangs). This may appear drastic, but in almost all cases it is the only alternative. In cases of juvenile onset gingivitis, professional teeth cleaning every 2 months and once- to twice-daily brushing at home for the first year or so of their life, may allow them to revert to a more normal status as they age.
  There is no satisfactory treatment for gingivitis in cats. Descaling to remove tartar build up and removal of badly eroded teeth is helpful, but the gingivitis will often recur. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressive drugs have all be used and may be beneficial in some cases. Feeding special diets formulated to help prevent dental disease, and regular brushing of the teeth with/without pet toothpaste may also be helpful in these cases. Antiseptic mouth washes have been recommended but they are difficult to administer to cats. Surgical removal of the gum margin, cryosurgery and laser therapy have all been used with variable success, and in the most severe cases removal of all the teeth may be undertaken.

  Gingivitis can be a frustrating condition to treat – for both veterinarians and owners, but some cases do resolve with periods of remission between relapses.

  When your pet is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure your first thought may be of the risks entailed in anesthesia. This is perfectly natural – the risks of general anesthesia are usually greater than that of the surgery itself. All veterinarians know this and most of them have a great deal of empathy for your concerns. Veterinarians are fortunate in that older, less predictable, anethesthetics have been replaced by compounds that are very predictable and safe when properly used. Injectable anesthetics now each have their specific reversal agents and the gas anesthetics we use are quickly reversed by ventilation. These agents have dramatically reduced risk to your pet…

QUESTION:
What kind of pet food is healthier to feed your cat, dry food or canned food?
We have been feeding our new cat canned food because that is what the shelter said she preffered. However, we just got back from the vet and learned she has gingivitis. I have also heard that most canned food is essentially the same thing as giving your pets junk food or candy. What’s the answer?

• ANSWER:
  Actually feeding both is best. The vet I worked at fed a little canned food and free fed dry through out the day…. Canned food is not like candy. It is high in meat content and is good for them, but they need the dry to clean their teeth. Hope that helps!

QUESTION:
Where is the cheapest place to have a cat dental cleaning done?
We live in Northern VA and my cat needs urgent care for her teeth but i asked a place and 0 is what they charge. The Vet clinic i take her to dont do that kind of job but blood checks and stuff to get her ready for the cleansing + she told me kitty needs to have it done because she is not eating right apparently for the pain build up and gingivitis is causing and soon she will have liver and kidney damage. Anyone knows a place i should take a look maybe on line or something??? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Be careful about who you go to: some vets that advertise ‘low cost’ services have lists of complaints with the Better Business Bureau pages long! Many use antiquated equipment and older style, less safe anesthetics to keep those costs down, and have lost more pet’s lives while under sedation because of this! Check any place out thoroughly first – don’t endanger your pet’s life just to save a few bucks.

QUESTION:
How much does it cost to pull a cat’s teeth?
My cat is terribly ill and unable to eat properly. He is drooling. We are certain it is gingivitis.
How much would it cost to have his teeth pulled?

• ANSWER:
  I actually just had dental work done on my 8yr. old male cat. They ended up having to pull 13 teeth and it cost me a total of 3. Granted, the vet hospital I went to was running a special for the month of September on dental exams, but that included the antibiotics as well. They estimated me at -20 per tooth, depending on how hard it was to actually remove it.

  My advice to you is to check around the local vet offices. Google it and see if there are any places running specials, call to see how much a consultation is, etc. It may take a few hours out of your day, but it’s worth it if you find someone running a special like I did!

  Good luck!

  This was taken from a vet website:

  What can happen if my pet’s teeth aren’t cleaned?

  Both plaque and tartar damage the teeth and gums. Disease starts with the gums (gingiva). They become inflamed – red, swollen, and sore. The gums finally separate from the teeth, creating pockets where more bacteria, plaque, and tartar build up. This in turn causes more damage, and finally tooth and bone loss.

  This affects the whole body, too. Bacteria from these inflamed oral areas can enter the bloodstream and affect major body organs. The liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs are most commonly affected. Antibiotics are used prior to and after a dental cleaning to prevent bacterial spread through the blood stream.

QUESTION:
At home treatments for Gum Disease or Gingivitis?
I havent been brushing my teeth on a regular basis, and I have been noticing that my gums have been hurting ans sore and swollen.
Im ususlly very good at dental hygene, but I have been stressed and busy and just forgot to brush regularly lately.
I am brushing good now, but my gums bleed a little when I do and even afterwards, they throb and hurt and are swollen.
I mad an appointment for a teeth cleaning but I cant go for 2 weeks. Im brushing a lot, but What can I do in the meantime to make this Gingivitis go away? are there any mouth rinses I should do, or any home remedies??
Would a salt water rinse help at all??

• ANSWER:
  You also need to be flossing. Salt water rinses may help. Just keep brushing and don’t worry about the bleeding. Healthy gums will not bleed . So when the bleeding stops you know you are making progress. You will probably need some professional cleaning to totally clear up your gingivitis, Good luck.

QUESTION:
13 year old cat just lost a fang?
So my cats sometimes chase and try to play with my older cat. She doesn’t like any of them near her so she usually smacks them; they either back away, roll over, or chase her in a room before just giving up. Either way, whenever they mess with her I correct them and they stop for the day. Today, one of my other cats and the older cat might have gotten into an altercation because I heard the older cat hissing and doing that warning yowl. I went upstairs to break it up only to find fur everywhere and a fang on the floor. Checked all the cats and it seems that the older cat had her fang come off clean. She’s not bleeding but there is a hole/empty space where her fang was now. The fang, itself, is also clean, not broken in half or anything, has a tiny tiny spot of blood on the top, and a VERY tiny brownish spot on the top too. My cat doesn’t seem to be in pain as she wanted attention afterwards, used the side the fang was on to rub up against me, and even clean herself. Her teeth do seem fine as I don’t notice any sign of periodontal or gum disease and she has gotten some cleanings with a cat toothbrush (every 2 weeks or so even though I probably should do it once a week).

I’m worried about the spot where the fang was, since I don’t want it to become infected. I read that calendula tincture can help with any possible inflammation/healing but I don’t have any at the moment. So is there anything else that I can do about inflammation or to prevent infection or to lessen the pain for now. No one is currently home to help take me and the cat to the vet so I can’t just go there at the moment or I simply would. Thanks in advance!

Just FYI, I do use homeopathic treatments and foods for my cats with success and constantly update myself on medical treatments/diseases that deal with cats (hopefully soon I’ll enter into a certified vet tech program). But, I’m not dense or uncaring enough to realize that certain situations require a veterinarian, so don’t just say “Why didn’t you take it to the vet?”, I will when I can.

• ANSWER:
  First… Don’t feel bad, or listen to some genius standing on their soap box judging u to make themselves feel better.
  Second… U seem like a reasonable, resposible, loving person owned by ur cats. But, cats just like humans, have different genetic make up, and just like humans, cats teeth vary from cat to cat. And ur cat is not that old, but she is getting older. So that could be playing a part. As of right now, I don’t think there’s anything u can do until ur vet can possibly attatch the tooth back. I’m not a vet, and I’ve never had this problem, but I know how it feels to feel helpless when u can’t help ur kitty right away. Good luck!

QUESTION:
what would be a good conclusion for this essay?
Without proper care of the teeth and the gingiva, periodontal disease could easily take over anyone’s mouth and could possibly mean the end to the teeth. This serious disease can be prevented or treated at an early stage by simply brushing and flossing.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the structures that surround the teeth. It begins with food debris and plaque not being brushed or flossed off and they turn into bacteria that worsens and leads to puffiness in the gingiva. Plaque must be taken off the teeth by brushing and flossing twice a day to prevent infection, but it only takes 24 hours for plaque to build up again. A few things that can lower your defenses, and help cause some form of periodontal disease, are: smoking, diabetes, stress, medicine, pregnancy, puberty, AIDS, HIV, cancer, and even diet, to name a few. Soda and certain types of food can also affect the teeth.

Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease. Most people do not find out they have this condition until a dentist advises them of it. Signs of gingivitis are: red gums, inflamed gums, bleeding while brushing and/or flossing, sensitive gums, possible bad breath, or bad taste. Gingivitis can easily be treated by brushing, flossing and using a mouth wash and no real pain is usually associated with gingivitis, which means that gingivitis is easily reversible with good oral home care and professional treatment.

After gingivitis is left untreated, it can turn into mild periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and finally advanced periodontitis. With time, plaque can build under the gum line and toxins can spread. The bacteria causes puffiness and redness, which is the body’s way of warning you something is wrong. Signs of these forms of periodontitis are: more pronounced bleeding, longer looking teeth, gum boils, abscesses, periodontal pockets, and mobility of the teeth. When some of these signs are reached, there might still be a chance of keeping the teeth if the person see’s a dentist as soon as possible and gets treatment, but this is when the structures that support the teeth are broken down and pretty much destroyed. After the disease is continually untreated, the teeth may become so mobile that they might have to be removed. This disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. After the age of 35, three out of four adults have some form of periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss.

If treatment is needed, a root planing or a scaling might be the procedures to be considered. Scaling is a procedure to remove plaque and calculus around the tooth surfaces and root planing is the smoothing of the tooth surfaces to promote re-growth and reattachment of the gingiva to the tooth.

• ANSWER:
  It is quite evident that taking good care of one’s teeth by routine brushing and flossing will prove to be beneficial to him or her in the long run. By taking pride in the teeth at an early age, tooth loss and other unpleasant, unhealthy situations of the mouth can be deterred.

QUESTION:
is this good so far for my essay? be honest please.?
Without proper care of the teeth and the gingiva, periodontal disease could easily take over anyone’s mouth and could possibly mean the end to the teeth. This serious disease can be prevented or treated at an early stage by simply brushing and flossing.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the structures that surround the teeth. It begins with food debris and plaque not being brushed or flossed off and they turn into bacteria that worsens and leads to puffiness in the gingiva. Plaque must be taken off the teeth by brushing and flossing twice a day to prevent infection, but it only takes 24 hours for plaque to build up again. A few things that can lower your defenses, and help cause some form of periodontal disease, are: smoking, diabetes, stress, medicine, pregnancy, puberty, AIDS, HIV, cancer, and even diet, to name a few. Soda and certain types of food can also affect the teeth.

Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease. Most people do not find out they have this condition until a dentist advises them of it. Signs of gingivitis are: red gums, inflamed gums, bleeding while brushing and/or flossing, sensitive gums, possible bad breath, or bad taste. Gingivitis can easily be treated by brushing, flossing and using a mouth wash and no real pain is usually associated with gingivitis, which means that gingivitis is easily reversible with good oral home care and professional treatment.

After gingivitis is left untreated, it can turn into mild periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and finally advanced periodontitis. With time, plaque can build under the gum line and toxins can spread. The bacteria causes puffiness and redness, which is the body’s way of warning you something is wrong. Signs of these forms of periodontitis are: more pronounced bleeding, longer looking teeth, gum boils, abscesses, periodontal pockets, and mobility of the teeth. When some of these signs are reached, there might still be a chance of keeping the teeth if the person see’s a dentist as soon as possible and gets treatment, but this is when the structures that support the teeth are broken down and pretty much destroyed. After the disease is continually untreated, the teeth may become so mobile that they might have to be removed. This disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. After the age of 35, three out of four adults have some form of periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss.

If treatment is needed, a root planing or a scaling might be the procedures to be considered. Scaling is a procedure to remove plaque and calculus around the tooth surfaces and root planing is the smoothing of the tooth surfaces to promote re-growth and reattachment of the gingiva to the tooth.

• ANSWER:
  Nicely done. I’m guessing you are in upper-level high school or possibly in junior college, from the quality of the writing.

  One suggestion, though. The expression “longer looking teeth” comes across as awkward. I’d recommend rewording the phrase.

  Best of luck with the remainder of the essay.

QUESTION:
good conclusion for this essay?
Without proper care of the teeth and the gingiva, periodontal disease could easily take over anyone’s mouth and could possibly mean the end to the teeth. This serious disease can be prevented or treated at an early stage by simply brushing and flossing.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the structures that surround the teeth. It begins with food debris and plaque not being brushed or flossed off and they turn into bacteria that worsens and leads to puffiness in the gingiva. Plaque must be taken off the teeth by brushing and flossing twice a day to prevent infection, but it only takes 24 hours for plaque to build up again. A few things that can lower your defenses, and help cause some form of periodontal disease, are: smoking, diabetes, stress, medicine, pregnancy, puberty, AIDS, HIV, cancer, and even diet, to name a few. Soda and certain types of food can also affect the teeth.

Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease. Most people do not find out they have this condition until a dentist advises them of it. Signs of gingivitis are: red gums, inflamed gums, bleeding while brushing and/or flossing, sensitive gums, possible bad breath, or bad taste. Gingivitis can easily be treated by brushing, flossing and using a mouth wash and no real pain is usually associated with gingivitis, which means that gingivitis is easily reversible with good oral home care and professional treatment.

After gingivitis is left untreated, it can turn into mild periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and finally advanced periodontitis. With time, plaque can build under the gum line and toxins can spread. The bacteria causes puffiness and redness, which is the body’s way of warning you something is wrong. Signs of these forms of periodontitis are: more pronounced bleeding, longer looking teeth, gum boils, abscesses, periodontal pockets, and mobility of the teeth. When some of these signs are reached, there might still be a chance of keeping the teeth if the person see’s a dentist as soon as possible and gets treatment, but this is when the structures that support the teeth are broken down and pretty much destroyed. After the disease is continually untreated, the teeth may become so mobile that they might have to be removed. This disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. After the age of 35, three out of four adults have some form of periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss.

If treatment is needed, a root planing or a scaling might be the procedures to be considered. Scaling is a procedure to remove plaque and calculus around the tooth surfaces and root planing is the smoothing of the tooth surfaces to promote re-growth and reattachment of the gingiva to the tooth.

• ANSWER:
  Gingivitis and periodontitis are potentially serious diseases that are easily preventable. Patients/students/people should be aware that these diseases could result in tooth loss. With simple dental care, including brushing and flossing regularly, periodontal disease is easily preventable, and mouths and teeth everywhere are happier.

QUESTION:
My 2 yr old Dr said she have Kawasaki virus?
The dr did a physical exam, and sent us home that she will be well from the Kawasaki virus in a couple days. the symptoms showed up at first as insect bits on her legs and both side of her temple, then red eyes within 4 days accompanied by fever of 99 to 102 degrees, then blisters around her lips, red gum, and sensitive tongu that sting with every bite of spicecy food; and traces of body rush. the Dr did not order EKG to make sure nothing was affected as this virus would damage your hear if unchecked. Medical information from the internet indicate medical treatment is necessary for Kawasaki Disease. Should I take her to the ER she still have temperature of 100 degrees controlled by IBP, for futher evaluation just to be on the safe side? Does the virus and Disease means the same thing? Did her dr not order EKG tests becuase she have Medicaid which does not pay them much? please advise.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
How do I treat periodontal pockets in my gums?
Last week, I went for a cleaning. The hygienist found two 4mm pockets during this visit. She told me my gums and teeth structure are great, so I do not need to see a periodontist. She said even though they are 1mm larger then they like, it does not warrant any treatment by a dentist.

However, I have a few questions.

1. What can I do to shrink and heal those two pockets at home? I already floss, brush, waterpik with mouthwash after every meal.

2. Will these two pockets heal on their own if I keep up good oral care? I assume my waterpik is constantly keeping the pockets clean.

I would appreciate any advice as to how I can treat these and heal these pockets, even though they are not serious enough for periodontal treatment. My hygienist stated I do not have periodontal disease and gave me a good report.

Any advice would be greatly appeciated. Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  I’m a hygiene student and I had a patient with the same issue. Normal sulcus pocket depths range from 1-3mm. 4mm isn’t a big deal, and your gums can be slightly enlarged even with good oral hygiene. It could just be your normal anatomy or perhaps you could have traumatized the area with popcorn or hard foods, thus causing enlargement.

  (If your 4mm pockets are at the back of your last tooth in the back of your mouth, I would recommend using an end tufted brush along with a floss holder to help you get back there. This was the case with my patient. She didn’t know that she was suppose to floss behind her last teeth in the back.)
  You seem to be doing an excellent job with your home care. Keep up with the great job you are doing!

QUESTION:
Our puppy just died of parvo…?
A month ago, we bought a 9-week old puppy from a couple who had to re-home her. They had bought her at age 6 weeks (!!!) from “Dog Alley” in Canton TX. We were concerned about this, and whether she came from a puppy-mill breeder. The breeder had noted the puppy shots that had supposedly been given: the Parvovirus vaccine was noticeably absent from the list.

So the very next day, we took her to our veterinarian for a full round of puppy shots, and the first shot she got was for Parvo.

After a month of high-energy puppy fun, she became lethargic and fell ill on Sunday. Despite starting treatment within 12 hours of first symptoms, and everything our vet says he did for her (started an IV immediately; took her home for round-the-clock care; gave her a blood transfusion towards the end), after 4 days, she died today.

As an aside: I have some concerns about our vet; my husband thinks he hung the moon. Once, I picked up an elderly dog early after dental cleaning with anesthesia: Most toenails had been clipped extremely short and were bleeding profusely. They both told me that if I had picked her up later in the day, the bleeding would have stopped. But there was no need to cut the nails that short; I wouldn’t want anyone to cut my nails that short, even if I were under anesthesia. Bottom line: no more toenail clipping administered by this vet.

Another time, another dog of ours died from surgery. We rushed into a relatively experimental type surgery for short-nosed dogs who have breathing problems. Our pug had excess skin around her throat, which he removed (from inside the throat; we should have gotten a second opinion, and not rushed into it). Our dog developed an infection, and never came home after this surgery.

And now, this puppy is dead from parvo. Supposedly. The only symptoms we saw were an inability to urinate, pale gums, and lethargy. It got worse in the four days the vet had her, which I understand certainly points to parvo. I also understand that parvo is a very deadly disease, and that even with a veterinarian’s best care, a 3-month old puppy can very well still die.

If the incubation period for parvo is 7 to 10 days, the only way this pug-boston terrier mix could have been exposed is if came into contact with some stray parvo-infected dog feces in our yard (we live in the country; stray dogs pass through here sometimes at night).

Please, someone, reassure me. Did we do everything we could do to save our puppy? Is our vet a “good” vet? Did we just pay a horrible price on a “Bugg” that was purchased from a possible puppy-mill breeder at age 6 weeks by a nice couple who didn’t know better, but we _should_ have known better?

I guess I’m asking, what went wrong, why is my puppy dead? She was very sweet, loving, smart, and didn’t deserve a parvo death…

• ANSWER:
  Well, there are two sides to every story, but I tend to agree with you. I think the vet should have told you the prognosis before spending the money on trying to treat Parvo, which btw, once a dog has it, especially a younger dog, it is 95% deadly. It probably came to your home with it. About the toenails, they should have known not to cut them that short, but I’ve seen some dogs with nails so long it is inhumane, and I know if I was a vet, I would try to “get a handle on them” not saying your dogs were like that, but about the dog that died with experimental surgery, that is what “experimental” surgery means. Depending on what state you live in you can file a complaint with your State Board of Veternarian Medicine. They will througherly research your case, they usually side with the Vet. We went to the same vet for 40 years and then another vet took over their office, and it became a “chain”. We stayed with them for awhile longer, but realized they were not giving our dogs the care we expected, so thus began a long journey in finding a bettter vet. Asked around to all my friends at my local Kennel Club, and so many of them swore by this one vet. I didn’t care for him at all. Ended up going to “specialists” for whatever was needed, except for routine care which I found a very kindly vet who is very conservative in his treatment and doesn’t charge an arm and leg. You got to shop around. If they have a really crowded office and the treatment rooms are small, I hate that! I like the looks of a more State-Of-The-Art, newer places, that give you a lot of hand outs on after treatment care. I am so sorry about your puppy. I always give my puppies 5 shots of DHLPP. I know a lot of people are against them, but I am NOT!

QUESTION:
German Shepherd may have IMT – need support?
GSD has had allergies and has been off and on medrol – stopped (weaned) medrol at same time she stopped antibiotic for bladder infection. Had a noticable hot spot last week and today came home, saw drips of blood all over house and on dining room wall. Took to vets immediately and she had classic brusing and petichiae (spelling). Vet was doing blood work and was going to send home but once dog’s nose started dripping blood she kept her and started on strong steriods while waiting for lab results. Said it’s a good sign that gums and tongue look fine and it shouldn’t be terminal but recovery is a long hall. Also testing for Lyme Disease in case IMT is secondary. I did web research, need some support here, anyone experience this with good results? Which would be better, IMT as primary or secondary illness? Just an FYI= vet is really good, known her for years and we are blessed to be able to pay for treatment but I just wasn’t expecting this, assumed it was just allergy related again, not something this serious. Any PERSONAL experience or advice would be good to help prep me. She’s my “furry” child. Thanks.
Aussies – thanks for the look out, her allergies we thought, were food related, on all natural organic food, seemed pork, beef and wheat were primary culprits, but now vet is questioning if immune disorder causing IMT may have been responsible ultimately for allergies. Just like people the immune system can really screw with things.

• ANSWER:
  Those are some serious allergy symptoms. What is she allergic too?

QUESTION:
German Shepherd may have blood disorder, need insight please.?
GSD has had allergies and has been off and on medrol – stopped (weaned) medrol at same time she stopped antibiotic for bladder infection. Had a noticable hot spot last week and today came home, saw drips of blood all over house and on dining room wall. Took to vets immediately and she had classic brusing and petichiae (spelling). Vet was doing blood work and was going to send home but once dog’s nose started dripping blood she kept her and started on strong steriods while waiting for lab results. Said it’s a good sign that gums and tongue look fine and it shouldn’t be terminal but recovery is a long hall. Also testing for Lyme Disease in case IMT is secondary. I did web research, need some support here, anyone experience this with good results? Which would be better, IMT as primary or secondary illness? Just an FYI= vet is really good, known her for years and we are blessed to be able to pay for treatment but I just wasn’t expecting this, assumed it was just allergy related again, not something this serious. Any PERSONAL experience or advice would be good to help prep me. She’s my “furry” child. Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  The vet with access to the results of the blood tests is the one to ask.
  However, click http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_GSD_Source/links/Diseases_001198817153/ then use the Veterinary Site Search to see what is available.

  I hope your vet is right, because otherwise it sounds uncomfortably like what friends have said about their dogs that died of haemangiosarcoma.
  Les P
  owner of GSD_Friendly: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/GSD_Friendly
  “In GSDs” as of 1967

QUESTION:
Help! Crazy Health Issues for almost 6 months! Numbness, Vertigo, Difficulty Speaking……?
This is gonna take awhile……I am a 25 year old female. My problems started in May of 2010. I woke up one morning with bad stomach pain and went to the Urgent Care Center. Also had diarrhea and vomiting. Doc said I had food poisoning. Doc did not take a feces sample or perform any tests. He prescribed Phenergan and sent me home. I laid in the bottom of my shower for about 4 or 5 hours that afternoon with hot water beating down on me due to the pain being so terrible. It was the only thing that helped. The next morning, I felt completely fine. Then about a month later I woke up with hip pain and started developing Erythema Nodosum that day and went to the ER that night and told I had EN and it should go away witout treatment within about 8 weeks. It lasted about 10 weeks and during that time I was in awful pain from arthralgia all day every day. Saw the Dr. a few times during this period, was told to take Ibuprofen. Was also tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Do not have RA. Then around the time the arthraligia and EN were resolving I woke up one morning with numb/tingling feet and Vertigo and gave it a few days to go away before I went back to the Dr. Instead of getting better it got worse and started going up my legs and made it to my knees. Went to the ER and the Dr. said I had Anxiety Issues and Parasthesia from the EN. Did not go to the Doc for about 2 months, jut dealt with it and drove myself crazy researching stuff that could be wrong. Brain Tumors, different forms of Cancer etc…….When I went back to the Dr. He referred me to a Cardiologist who tested me for Lyme Disease, Sarcoidosis, CBC, Diabetes, Thyroid. He also performed a Chest XRay, Stress Test and EKG. Chest XRay and EKG were normal. Stress Test wasn’t good. He advised that I take a medication called Lopressor to lower my heart rate since my resting rate was 132. I explained to him that I hadn’t been as scared as I was then since I was going into the OR for a C-Section. I asked the Dr. who referred me to him if I should take it or not. They said if my heart rate continued to be like that then yes. At this point I haven’t taken it. I also at times have difficulty speaking, my face starts feeling strange and then it’s like my words come out garbled cuz I can’t move my tongue right or something. The past few days I have had a strange numb/tingling/minty feeling in my lips, mouth area, gums and tongue. Not sure if this could be related to an abscess tooth I have had for quite some time. My lymph nodes in the right side of my neck have been swollen for about 4 or 5 months. I have pretty much gotten used to the numb tingly feet and hands, also my vertigo ony occurs when I move my head back, side to side, or sometims when I bend over so I try not to do those positions. Been freaked out for months and the new symptoms with the numbness in my face has me even more concerned. Any ideas guys? Thanks so much.

• ANSWER:
  You need to see a psychiatrist to be treated for the anxiety. Many of these symptoms (especially the numbness) are part of high anxiety, and once they are managed, the symptoms will improve or any underlying disorder will be clearer.

  A resting rate of 132 without findings on an EKG suggests a significant anxiety disorder.

QUESTION:
I need to have gum surgery because I have deep gum pockets. Has anyone had good results from this?
I have several gum pockets that are 5 or 6 millimeters. My periodontist wants me to have gum surgery (osseous surgery) to reduce the depth of my gum pockets. Has anyone had good results from this? Did anyone achieve reduced pocket depth (3 millimeters or less), and keep their pockets shallow over time? Or does the depth eventually go back to 6 millimeters a few years after the surgery?

• ANSWER:
  no, the surgery is usually permanent, and it usually doesn’t recede over the years. but if you don’t get the surgery, it will just get worse.

QUESTION:
How deep do gum pockets have to get before teeth are considered unsalvageable and require extraction?

• ANSWER:
  It depends on the bone loss, some people’s teeth can become very mobile at a 4-5 but generally speaking a 6-9 is when teeth are going to fall out. Periodontal disease can move very quickly if not treated, you can probe a 4 one checkup and 6 months later, be very mobile.

QUESTION:
What is gum recession and periodontal pockets?
I’ve read about it but do the gums recede between your teeth or do they recede above and below the teeth. Same thing with the the pockets. Where are they and how do I know if I have them. I was at the dentist a month ago, and he said my gums were inflamed but he would have told me if I had recession or pockets around my teeth right?

• ANSWER:
  My mother is a dental assistant first off…but gum recession can some from actually brushing your teeth too hard or not flossing enough. The gum line recedes away from the tooth/teeth and sags which forms the periodontal pockets that you’re talking about which can lead to periodontal disease. You would know if you had them because the dentist would surely tell you. He would also mention to you about the recession of your gums.

QUESTION:
Would an antimicrobial rinse help to reduce gum pockets?

• ANSWER:
  No an antimicrobial rinse will not reduce any pockets that you have and a pocket is usually 4+mm even using an irrigation of antimicrobial rinse. One thing that might help is something called Arestin. It is a anitbiotic that is locally placed int he pocket depth and directly fights perio disease in that pocket. It is a minocyline antibiotic. even with that pockets are not going to reduce significantly because you can not grow any bone back, it just is a matter if your gums attach back to your tooth. The only way to reduce pockets if you have a severe bone loss is to have a surgical procedure done.

QUESTION:
If my periodontal pockets have shrunk, are my gum bones still dissolving?
I’ve been told that periodontal disease is not curable, but treatable. My pockets have shrunk to 3 mm or less, so does that mean that damage to my gum bones have halted, since the pockets are smaller and the bacteria don’t have as much access to the lower regions? Or does it mean that damage to them is still going on, but just more slowly?

• ANSWER:
  It means that you have stopped the progression of periodontal disease and no further damage such as bone loss is occurring. You should realize that once bone loss has occurred, you will not grow back new bone. Periodontal treatment can only stop thing from getting worse. So hopefully you did not have much if any bone loss. And if you maintain these pocket depths you will have no problems in the future. Good luck

QUESTION:
how should I put Neem oil on my gums to prevent bad breath, and gum pockets?

• ANSWER:
  If you want to prevent bad breath and gum pockets, the key is effective and gentle plaque control. The easiest way to do this is by brushing 2 x day and flossing 1 x day. Include the inside of the cheeks and the tongue to help reduce bacteria levels within the mouth.

  Neem oil, like tea tree oil, can be used in conjunction with regular oral care, but should not be ingested. Both are potent and do have lasting health effects. If you have adequate plaque control, then additional products are not necessary.

  If you have bed breath that is not improved with increased plaque removal, there could be an underlying health issue. You should discuss gum disease with your dentist and talk tot your doctor about any specific symptoms that may persist.

QUESTION:
If a fellow officer is in 7-11 and takes a piece of gum and chews it and pockets the rest, What would you do?
This is a question for a police interview and it is a scenario question.

• ANSWER:
  I would say: “You are going to pay for that – right?”

QUESTION:
Pockets in gum what will happen?
I went to a dentist yesterday and was told I need scaling done and that I have some pockets of 4-5mm deep (?) I am getting the scaling done next week but once it is done does that mean it would then be fixed?
And am I at risk for the pockets again?
Or would it be like starting fresh again?

Sorry for the wording it has been a loong week.

• ANSWER:
  Hi
  The pockets will remain but just keep up the visits to get them scaled and get some tips from the dentist for at home care, ask him for a fair price as you will need to go a few times a year. Good luck.

QUESTION:
Does anyone know how to cure gum disease and pockets without spending thousands at the dentst?

• ANSWER:
  Sorry, you will NOT like the answer.

  * ONCE you HAVE gum disease you CANNOT cure it!
  It’s not something that you can get “fixed” easily or cheaply.

  *By the time you learn that you have “gum disease” it is a “done deal”. NO GOING BACK!

  *IF you don’t find a REPUTABLE periodontist A.S.A.P. you will continue to have it “expand” (grow worse!)

  *The GUARANTEED results will be DENTURES! DENTURES!!! …. There is nothing else that can be done IF you can’t afford periodontic continued treatment for the REST of your life OR the LIFE of YOUR TEETH.)

  *Have you seen people with FULL DENTURES? The majority of people may do well with an upper partial BUT, with a full set of dentures…..MOST will have difficulty with the lower denture. Why? Because there’s not very much to “hold” it in place.

  *The more gum and bone lose the harder it will be to have a “nice smile”!!!!!!!!! (i.e. you will have trouble keeping dentures in place without them MOVING on you….have you see people with this problem….NOT a pretty sight!)

  *IMPLANTS are a wonderful things….
  BUT, if you have lost the BONE that is NEEDED to anchor the implants to …
  your are, “s _ _ _” out of luck there is NOTHING you can do to get it back.

  PLEASE don’t find out the HARD WAY that your MOUTH and TEETH are WORTH spending ANY AMOUNT of money on in order to keep them.

  I am NOT kidding….. ANY AMOUNT OF $$$$$$$!!!!! (Sell you house, car, anything !!!)

  Do your research, look at the photos of the possible outcome if you DON’T take action NOW!!! The longer you wait the more you will PAY literally and physically.

  It will effect your ENTIRE life and your HEALTH can and WILL be effected too!!!! Did ANY of this scare you….is it enough to get you MOVING …. NOW? IF SO…GOOD!!!

  DON’T BELIEVE ME? CHECK IT OUT!!!

  Wishing you the wisdom, courage and success in your future choices.

QUESTION:
My dentist told me I have pockets in my gum, what should I do ?
How to make it make it smaller and go away ? any home remedies ? Thanks

• ANSWER:
  lol no don’t put stuff in them, everyone has pockets in they’re gums how deep or mm they go down is whats important did he suggest a deep cleaning that’s when they numb your mouth and clean out all the plaque that’s creating the deeper pockets in your gums…..sorry they’re is no home remedy plaque or tartar hardens is 24 hours so it needs a dentist to treat it. hope it helped!

QUESTION:
If my teacher suspects I have gum or a cell phone on me, can I refuse to empty my pockets if she tells me to?
Do I have to do what she says, or is there a law protecting my privacy? And if there is a law, what is it. Note: I am asking in the terms in which she suspects a cell phone or gum on me. I am not chewing it or using my cell phone. Thanks in advance.

• ANSWER:
  Your surrender your privacy at the school door. THAT is the law.

QUESTION:
How bad is a gum pocket of 5?
i was recently told i have gum pockets that measure a 5….the periodontist didn’t say much but took a bunch of xrays and scheduled me back next week. I am scared of loosing my teeth and i am only 26…has anyone experienced this or similar that can give me some insight? I don’t know what to expect…

• ANSWER:
  It’s deep. Some gingevitis there. I don’t know what else is going on – no smoking allowed or chewing tobacco – really. That is a lot of erosion. You are free to see a Periodondist or Oral Pathologist.

QUESTION:
does arestin work for fighting gum disease?
Arestin is an antibiotic that is injected into the gum pockets when scaling and root planing is done. The stuff is expensive and my insurance doesn’t pay for it. Is it worth it?

• ANSWER:
  Your prescription drug plan may pay for it. You should check with them.

QUESTION:
i have gum disease( with pockets). my dentist recommends gum deep cleaning. but before that i would like to kn?
if there is any other alternative to avoid that treatment(i use powerbrush) or is that the only way to go? i have 2 months time to take the treatment?

• ANSWER:
  No alternatives. Make sure you get this done! If you don’t, your gums will receed even more than they probably already have. This will also cause bone loss, which will then cause your teeth to become loose. Once the teeth are loose they will have to be removed because there is no bone to hold them in place. Once you have no teeth, you will have to get dentures, but the dentures will be incredibly uncomfortable and difficult to use because there will be no bone to stabalize them. Nothing bad can come from having this procedure, but not having it will be horrible.

QUESTION:
Where can i find a treatment for gum pocketing?
I have Gum Pocketing…where can i find a treatment for it? i tried the dentist but it will take like 3 weeks til they can fix it. i want to do it my self so where can i find a treatment for gum pocketing???

• ANSWER:
  Just rinse a lot with listerine and then wait for the dentist to fix it. Maybe try another dentist.

QUESTION:
why does my pug have gum pockets?

• ANSWER:
  So dog can have teeth held in place. So teeth can munch food up. So dog not choke. You. Understand? xD

QUESTION:
Do gum pockets of 5mm cause pain?
I have had a deep cleaning and I floss and brush. Could another deep cleaning bring the pockets down to 3mm. The pockets are in one quadrant.I was given antibiotics as well.I have booked another deep cleaning for 15 minutes.I would also really like to now if food will still get stuck in these pockets to cause me pain.Is there any hope of having a pain free life??
And my gums never bleed.My dental hygenist did say 5mm pockets are nothing to worry about but im still in pain.Salty water helps but I need a more lasting solution.Sometimes it doesnt hurt a single bit but oother times it does.
When I had the first deep cleaning my dentist gave me Metronidazole which worked really well.However the pain came back so I had a deep cleaning with a dental hygenist. She says my pockets are 5mm.I am still in pain and have made another appointment to hopefully get my pockets to 3mm.

• ANSWER:
  In and by themselves 5mm pockets will not cause pain. The pain you are experiencing is due to the deep scaling work you had done. In short time tings will heal up and the pain go away. Good luck.

QUESTION:
How painful is gum surgery?
I haven’t gone to the dentist yet, but will be going soon. I’ve noticed that my gums are definitely not pink. Deep gum pockets have also been formed. After researching this, I’ve come to the horrifying fact that I have gum disease. If I have to get the surgery(which I probably will), how painful will it be? Is it going to be difficult to brush after the surgery?

• ANSWER:
  Please dont worry about the pain part…..dentistry now-a-days is quite painles. Secondly, it is also quite probable that you may not require to undergo gum surgery. Many a times just the scaling i.e scraping away the calculus deposited over the teeth is just good enough to bring back the gums to their normalcy. So, just dont worry and just visit your dentist.
  Yes, for about a week after the gum surgery( not in your case, dont worry !!……let’s hope so!!)…….it is little bit discomfortable to do the brushing. But there are ways to tackle that part also….generally the patient is advised to use supersoft tooth brushes during that healing phase or sometimes it is advisable just to use chlorhexidine mouthwash as a “substitute” for brushing …..just for 1-2 days.
  Just take care………….but dont worry !!

QUESTION:
Gum Disease – Keeping Pockets Clean?
So, I went to the dentist today for the first time in like 9yrs. I am embarrassed to say that but Hey!NO Cavities! sweet!

Anyway, I have gum disease which i was aware of. My pockets are deeper then I thought (some 6s) and I was wondering after I have the scaling done how do you keep the pockets clean? I know I will need to floss more diligently, but what about food that gets deep in there? Is there a rinse of some kind that helps? Would I need to go get a deep cleaning frequently? I forgot to ask my dentist these questions, thought maybe some one here could help me out. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Your dentist may put you on a more frequent recall schedule (3 or 4 months rather than every 6). Also, daily brushing and flossing cannot be underestimated! The calculus under your gumline forms from the biofilm (plaque) ABOVE the gumline. Therefore, if you do a really good job removing it, it won’t get back under your gums. (I don’t want to get too technical on you… sorry). About the waterpick, some patients like them but please be aware that you can actually do MORE damage to your gingiva by using it improperly. The most common issue is people turning them on full strength… this causes even deeper pockets, which will eventually lead to recession of the gums. Also, you can ask the dentist about a chlorhexadine rinse, but he may not think it’s necessary because you’ll be amazed at the results that just correctly brushing and flossing will bring! Good luck…

QUESTION:
is it true that Marines don’t chew gum in public and they dont put there hands in their pockets?

So is that any uniform?

• ANSWER:
  Only in uniform

QUESTION:
dentist says that i have some pockets and i need gum deep cleaning.?
but i’m wondering, can i just use my oral b electric spin brush at those places a little more to shrink those pockets and use a mouthwash or do i need to go for the deep cleaning?

• ANSWER:
  I’d stick to your dentist’s advice. After you get the deep cleaning the Oral B will be a great adjunct to help those pockets shrink. Also, make sure you are flossing daily.

QUESTION:
Wash my shorts with gum still in the pockets.?
The gum is where the zipper is.

• ANSWER:
  Try ice first. Put some ice cubes in a plastic sandwich bag and rub over the gum. It will usually harden it where you can pick it off. If that doesn’t work, try some vinegar on the area first and then the ice. Good luck!

QUESTION:
How to get GUM out of the dryer?
Well I have to do a load of laundry right now, and I come home to find that someone dried a pair of pants that had gum in the pockets, needless to say its a huge mess. So how can I get the gum out quickly and efficiently?

• ANSWER:
  Goo Gone.
  You’ll find it in the paint department of your local hardware store.

QUESTION:
How do you remove gum out of the dryer?
My parents just got a brand new washer and I had gum in my pockets when my mom washed my clothes and now its all over the dryer. How do I get it out?

• ANSWER:
  What a mess.

  Get some ice cubes and freeze the gobs. When chilled they will contract away from the metal and be easier to flick off. Drop some vinegar over them to help them slide off the surface.

QUESTION:
My Mom had gum disease. My dentist says I have it. What can I do?
I have had my current dentist for about 12 months. After a thorough 1st examination he found a few level 4 and perhaps 5 gum pockets. Now he has a NEW hygienist and she found 6′s and a 7 in a gum pocket that was ‘scaled’ about 15 months ago by a previous dentist. My flossing habits have improved & my meds haven’t changed. I feel I am being taken. This dentist office is only about 15 months old and my area of town is building out like crazy. The dentist office is 1.5 mi. away. Do I need to find another more established dentist who is not counting on me paying for his/her practice. How much bearing does my Mom’s previous periodontal problems have w/ my current dental health. I have also reached out to my previous dentist of 20+ years for his help since I moved out of his state 4 yrs ago. I am about ready to have all teeth yanked out or pack up my full mouth x-rays and hit the road. Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  First, you could get a second opinion which would cost you some money, but could confirm or refute what your current dentist/hygienist has said. That being said, if you are having a problem with gingivitis and periodontal disease then you should be having a cleaning every 3 months. The bacteria in your pockets cannot be cleaned out by you completely. You can only reach about 3mm deep on your own, so for that reason you might be getting deeper pockets (more inflammation of the gums) as a result. Your new hygienist may also probe a bit more aggressively than the other. My suggestion is to try to retain your natural teeth since they are so much better than dentures. Dentures are not care free or cost free either. I have many patients that have pocketing that continue to keep their teeth for many many years. Good luck

  JAMRDH – a dental hygienist

QUESTION:
How do i get gum out of a sweater?
i buy gum.
i put gum in pocket of sweater.
sweater gets dirty.
i wash sweater.
i dry sweater.
now, you may guess, gum is melted in my sweater.

• ANSWER:
  put it in the freezer for an hour and it will snap off

QUESTION:
How do you get gum out of clothes?
My idiot little brother left and ENTIRE pack of gum in his shorts pockets and they were run through the wash and the dryer. The dryer is now coated in gum and it’s all over the load of clothing. How can I get the gum out of the clothes?
**They went thru the dryer…so it’s smeared and rubbed in all over. Freezing will not work**

**Mom’s allergic to peanut butter**

• ANSWER:
  Try chewing it out…

QUESTION:
what does “pockets full of gum” mean in destiny’s childs song jumpin jumpin?
i just cant figure out anything it can mean. because i know it doesnt literally mean. full of gum. thats kind of dumb.

• ANSWER:
  i think they say……”pockets full grown” like with money

QUESTION:
I am experiencing serious gum problems-deep pockets and was told I need deep scaling and root planning. My?
question has to do with the safety and wisdom of doing so. A holistic doctor told me that the procedure increases the likelihood for developing cavaties and that it would be wiser to inject a bacteria antiseptic under the gums. I am not doing anythgin yet until I get more information, as I have had past horrific medical experiences so any feedback on this would be appreciated. Anyone have deep scaling-and?

• ANSWER:
  Hi,I have been a dental hygienist for 20 years.If you have been diagnosed with deep pockets you definitely need scaling and root planing.It does NOT increase your risk of tooth decay.The dentist or hygienist will apply either a topical or local anesthetic and gently go below the gumline to remove the calculus(tartar) and bacteria on your root surfaces.Gum disease is common affecting nearly 80 percent of people over age 35 and contributes to 90 percent of adult tooth loss!Don’t delay this simple procedure that may save your teeth!My patients rarely need more than a couple of advil after scaling.If you are nervous like I believe you are,ask them to prescribe an anti anxiety medication such as ativan or valium before you go.If you take one of these medication you MUST have someone drive you.Another alternative is to use nitrous oxide during the procedure.It will relax you and it can be reversed so you can drive yourself home.Go to www.webmd.com and search under conditions for periodontal disease and you will see how serious this is.The holistic doctor is totally wrong here!

QUESTION:
Why do athiest always leave gum in their pockets when they do their laundry?

(((Kychick)))

• ANSWER:
  The hot water and agitator action of the washing machine makes it soft while the laundry soap infuses it with spectacular flavor… You should try it… MMMMM Washing Machine Gum a delicacy..

QUESTION:
Is it normal to have small pockets between gums and inner cheek after wisdom tooth extraction?
As my swelling has reduced, I started getting small pockets in my mouth. I believe that this is where my dentist made the incisions. I will be meeting with him next week to follow up with the healing. Is this a normal effect to have though?

• ANSWER:
  It will pass as your body adjusts to the new configuration.

QUESTION:
Gum residue on walls of dryer. Suggestions on how to remove it?
I left gum in my pants pockets and I put it through the wash. When I removed the laundry, I found gum residue all over the walls of the dryer. Any suggestions on how to get it off in a way that wont ruin my dryer?

• ANSWER:
  Try holding ice cubes against the gum till it gets hard, then gently tap the gum with the back of a wooden spoon. It should break off in little pieces. But put a pillowcase or something underneath it so you can catch the pieces. Otherwise you’ll just move the problem to a different area.

QUESTION:
VOTE which Halloween costume do you think would be funniest/more creative? Polly Pocket or The Orbit Gum Girl?
Orbit girl: I would dress up as her and carry orbit gum.
Poll pocket: I would have a 3D box around me in the shape of the original case and I would be Polly in the middle.

I am 24 years old going to a college event downtown, Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  both are cute orbit is funnier but i also like polly pocket

QUESTION:
Gum removel from washed clothes not dryed in dryer ?
I washed clothes and my unknown gum in pocket is now on a few article. 1 cotton 1 prego 76% polyester and 19% rayon/viscose material and my shirt that’s 100% polyester like underarmor material. If anyone can help me I thank you sincerly cause this stuff wasn’t that cheap. 10 points to best answer indeffantly!

• ANSWER:
  Try working peanut butter into the gum with a paper towel. The gum should come loose and adhere to the paper toweling. Then rewash to remove the peanut butter. Use a little dish soap, it will remove the oil from the peanut butter.

QUESTION:
How do you get gum out of your pocket?
I washed a whole pack of gum in my jeans pocket. How do i get it out?

• ANSWER:
  There’s products you can buy at the grocery/drug store. Like desolve-it. Works really well.

QUESTION:
Is there any way to get gum out of black cotton pants? The pants are really nice and I have no clue how to get
the gum off my pants. I had gum in the pockets and they got washed in the washer and then got dried in the dryer so its really hard to get the gum off. Ive tried washing them again but that doesnt help. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Put them in the freezer for 10 hours. Take them out the gum will be frozen and you can peel it off.

  If that doesn’t work, you may be able to use a gum remover from home depot. It’s called gum away, or something like that.

  Smother with peanut butter and leave on for an hour, but I don’t know if peanut butter will leave a stain or not.

QUESTION:
I washed my jacket when it had a wad of gum stuck to the pocket. Help!?
I left a wad of gum inside my jacket pocket & I washed it by accident. It left a stain on the outside of the pocket and I don’t know how to get it off! Help?

• ANSWER:
  I did the same thing once…
  It would have been okay, except, I ran it through the HOT dryer, too.
  After that, NOTHING would remove that melted gum stain. It went right through the fabric.
  But I do hope that someone here will find a way to help you remove it.
  Maybe I can learn something here, as well.

QUESTION:
how do you gum off of clothes that has already been washed and dried?
my husband a chewing gum in his jean pocket and I washed and dried it, didnt check the pockets

• ANSWER:
  Boil water on the stove, dip the jeans in the boiling water where the gum is stuck, hold submerged for 30 seconds, then the gum will wipe off easily with a napkin.

  Do not freeze or use ice cubes, as many people will advise.

QUESTION:
What is the latest advance in the treatment of “pockets” in the gums surrounding our teeth?
I just happened to catch the last few minutes of a news featurette on the Fox TV News Channel the other night and would be interested in the full story. It featured a lady Dentist who was explaining a new treatment against “pockets” in the gums around the teeth. These pockets collect food matter, bleed and are trouble sources necessitating frequent professional dental cleanings. Is there indeed a new treatment?

• ANSWER:
  You may be talking about a packing, impregnated with antibiotics, that the hygienist can place into your pockets. It sometimes will work well. Ask the dentist about it.

QUESTION:
How to get gum out of my shorts pocket?
I apparently left a stick of gum in my shorts before I washed them, It looks like someone shot an alien in my left pocket.

Any suggestions to get the gum out?

• ANSWER:
  Put them in a plastic bag and then into the freezer. You should be able to peel it off.

QUESTION:
I accidentally washed a packet of gum in the pocket of a racing jacket?
and now it is white sticky gum all over them. (there were two jackets washed the same time.

Any kind of cleaner, method to remove, something if someone can help. Thanks in advance.

• ANSWER:
  Try putting them in the freezer for a few minutes.If the gum hardens, it might be easier to lift off.

QUESTION:
My son left gum in his pocket and it is all over our clothes. How can I get it out?
It is blue chewing gum, not bubble gum.

• ANSWER:

  http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-remove-chewing-gum-from-clothes

  http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Gum-from-Clothes

QUESTION:
How do you remove gum from a dryer?
The one and only time I didn’t check my son’s pockets they were full of gum.. now I have gum stuck all over the inside of my brand new electric dryer. I tried to scrape it off but that won’t work.. any idea’s?

• ANSWER:
  I had the same thing happen to me and I used goo be gone or un-do it worked great. You can get it at Home Depot, I think just about any store carries it, Wal-Mart. The un-do comes with a little plastic scraper and all you do is just squeeze the bottle and scoop up the gum. Then wipe with a paper towel. I hope this helped.

QUESTION:
How do you get chewing gum out of a jacket?
I had gum in the pocket of my jacket, and washed it in the laundry. The gum got stuck on everything, but I managed to scrape it out of the washing machine and out of the other clothes that the gum was stuck on simply by using my fingernail and a wet washcloth. However, a lot of the gum got stuck in the thick fur of my jacket, and it seems to be stuck pretty good. Any suggestions on how to get the chewing gum out of my jacket?

• ANSWER:
  Try using ice cubes. Gum is soft and gooey…but when you put an ice cube on it, it will freeze up and will be much easier to remove. Works great on clothes, shoes, sofas, carpets… just about everything.
  It may take a little while to do this, but it will work.
  Or else, put your jacket in the freezer for a couple of hours. The gum will get really cold and hard…should be easy to peel off the fur.
  Hope this helps.

QUESTION:
How to remove gum from ashirt after it’s been washed and dried?
I washed a shirt and then dried it with gum in the pocket. Is there any way to get it out or is it a lost cause?

• ANSWER:
  Put the shirt in the freezer and when it’s frozen you’ll be able to pick the gum off….

QUESTION:
How do I get gum out of my washing machine?
One of my brilliant children left some gum in their pocket and now it is all over the inside of the washing machine. Please help. Thank you so much in advance.

• ANSWER:
  Heat the gum with your hair dryer to soften it then apply tape to it and lift off. Duct tape works real well if you happen to have some, if not, use what tape you have.

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How do you get gum out of a shirt?
Stupid me had gum in my pocket when i washed my clothes, so now it’s all stuck to a shirt – a mesh-ish shirt mind you.

Can anyone tell me how to get it out?

• ANSWER:
  freeze it of with ice cubes,BUT 100% once it´s come off there will still be a stain so here´s what works whip 1 egg white pour over the stain , leave like this for 10 min´s then pop into the machine on a normal wash. it should all come out the first time it´s washed

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How to remove gum from pants?
He had gum in his pocket and they went in to the washer and the gum got all over the pants. Anyone know how to remove it easily?

• ANSWER:
  i have put it in the freezer used ice and lots of other things includeing store bought stuff but the best thing is peanut butter remove as much of the gum as you can then use the peanut butter rince it out then use dawn dish soap to remove the oil that is left

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Is there anyway to get chewing gum out of clothing?
The laundry fairies came while I was at work the other day and I really appriciated their help but they washed and dried a load of clothes and didn’t check pockets first. Now I have gum all over my work clothes. Help!

• ANSWER:
  throw them away and give upchewing gum

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How do you remove gum from the inside of a dryer?
My brother was washing his clothes and forgot he had a whole pack of gum in his pocket. Well, when it ran through the dryer, it came out and is completely covering the inside of the dryer. Does anyone have any idea how to remove the gum without completely ruining the dryer? I’ve gotta dry my clothes by tomorrow morning! Help!

• ANSWER:
  Goo-Gone its the greatest works fast and perfect

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