Gum Disease Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

1. 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.

2. QUESTION:
   Where can I find periodontist that offers LANAP-Periolase treatment for gum disease in the Philippines/Asia?
   I have heard of LANAP (Laser Assited New Attachment Procedure) from a periodontist in the US that it is another option for treating gum disease with no cut, no sew, no pain as compared to the conventional gum surgery. I have gum problems that was told I will need gum surgery and I am afraid to do it. So I am looking for an alternative to this. I am wondering if LANAP is available in the Philippines or in Asia?

   • ANSWER:
     perhaps you could try searching with google or bing. just type in is LANAP available in the Philippines or in Asia. i assume you have internet access since you are on yahoo…

3. QUESTION:
   Gum disease treatment help please?
   I am a 16 year old who has a relatively healthy diet. I got a brace around a year ago and shortly after this at a dentist check up I was told I was beginning to get gum disease. Since then I use Listerine mouthwash twice a day and i have always cleaned my teeth two or three times a day as well. I even started flossing to try and get rid of it but nothing has worked and it has just gotten worse, and the back of some of my teeth are discouloured, what can i do? Thank you

   • ANSWER:
     There’s two different types. One is gingivitis and is very common. To cure it you have to have good oral hygiene, as in brushing twice a day and flossing once as well as rinse once a day. If it’s real gum disease aka periodontitis and there’s bone loss you need to see a specialist. If gum disease occurs at such a young age it’s very aggressive and you’ll need antibiotic therapy which will be prescribed by a gum specialist aka periodontist.

4. QUESTION:
   gum disease treatment?
   how do i treat my sore and bleeding gum?

   • ANSWER:
     Brush at least 2x a day, floss once a day and use Listerine mouth wash. If gums are still bleeding in a couple of weeks see your dentist. To help with soreness gargle with salt water.

5. QUESTION:
   have been told i have early gum disease. treatment from a specialist is costing 3000euro. is this norm?
   also how much will i receive back in tax with the med1 form if i’m single on the lowest rate of tax in ireland?

   • ANSWER:
     try ringing around a few other dentists for prices elsewhere, especially in the north , newry is less than a quarter of the price for private procedures.

     If you think it will cost a lot you can take out a dental policy with VHI for about 150 euro and then you can claim back 70% of the money you spend on your teeth (even from newry) not sure about taxback but i checked out vhi and it works i am doing it myself at the moment and they are 50 years more advanced than any dentists in ireland……..

6. QUESTION:
   Which branch of dentistry is concerned with the treatment of gum disease?

   • ANSWER:
     Periodontics is the branch of dentistry devoted to the study, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the tissues supporting the teeth which includes gums, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum.
     The word comes from the Greek words peri meaning around and odons meaning tooth. Literally taken, it means study of that which is “around the tooth”.
     Periodontal diseases is an inflammatory lesion caused by bacteria affecting the tissues housing the roots of the teeth which take on many different forms, but is usually a result of bacterial infection of the gums. It include gingivitis, periodontitis (sometimes called pyorrhea), primary and secondary occlusal traumatism, gingival hyperplasia, and periodontal atrophy. Untreated, it often leads to tooth loss and alveolar bone loss.
     A periodontist is a dentist that specialises in treating diseases of the periodontium .

7. QUESTION:
   looking for gum disease treatment.?

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8. 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.

9. QUESTION:
   Which works better for gum disease surgury or laser treatment?

   • ANSWER:
     Laser treatment is surgery. Depends on how severe your problems are and what the dentist recommends. The Sonicare tooth brush is a good one to get for gum disease. Use in combination with Listerine.

10. QUESTION:
    How much is the usual cost for gum treatment (periodontal disease) in Toronto?
    My gums hurt a lot. It is so excruciating that I cry all the time. Acetaminophen doesn’t help to alleviate the pain. I have no OHIP yet so it would be nice to know how much I’d probably spend and where can I find good dentists or periodontists that don’t price too much? Thanks a lot!

    Btw, I will have my OHIP in Sept. 30. (Can I use it for gum treatment?) My parents told me to wait so that we won’t spend much but the pain is really killing me that I don’t think I can wait 7 more days. Do you think if I really have periodontal disease, 7 days would make a difference? Like if I had it done now my teeth can be saved but if I had it done 7 days later, it would be too late.

    Oh yeah, I’m also drinking antibiotics and pain reliever. The pain and inflammation is lessening as days go by but I currently have abscess on my hard palate which makes it hard for me to eat and talk.

    • ANSWER:
      1500 dollars

11. QUESTION:
    treatment for gum disease!?
    I have gum disease for a couple of years now. I called a 1800 dentist to ask for a quote; it turned out to be very expensive for me. Should I try a student dentist at medical school or save money to get a treatment from a real dentist?

    • ANSWER:
      You could try a dental school. (Dental students don’t go to med school, my friend) Their work is supervised but I’m not sure they can handle what you need. Perhaps. Find out.

      You may need a periodontist. A periodontist is a specialist and has completed 4 years of dental school plus 3 years of periodontics. And if you need periodontal surgery, you’ll certainly need a periodontist. It could turn out that a periodontist can treat you without surgery and with scaling and root planing. And you might be able to make payments. You never know. Ask.

      And look at this link. It may help you obtain dentistry free or at a reduced rate.

      http://www.free-dentistry.com

12. QUESTION:
    does gettin the treatment for gum disease hurt ?
    well my dad has the same thing i have every sympton decaying gums just at the botttom bad breath plaque build everything but im telling my mom to let me go an check it out and i wanna no does it hurt i may aloso need braces cus my bottom tooth are crooked does getting braces hurt ????? thanks in advance

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13. QUESTION:
    Which is the best treatment approach for a diabetic 58yr old man wid degenerative gum disease?
    This is a question for a periodontist-a 58yr old man wid diabetes (in control )and lichen planus(oral and dermal).He gets repeated ulcer like sores in d mouth,he has advanced periodontitis but is under treatment,but can someone help in controlling and relieving the ulcers and sores.Any medication that can provide relief???

    • ANSWER:
      Below is a short summary of food suitable for diabetic patients.

      * Fats and sweets. Fats and sweets can be integrated in a diabetic patient’s diet, but in small amounts only. Please bear in mind that fats and sweets should be integrated with, and not added to, an existing diet.

      * Milk. It is highly recommended that diabetic patients should take in 2 to 3 glasses of milk per day. Choose nonfat varieties as much as possible.

      * Meat. It is highly recommended that diabetic patients should enjoy only 2 to 3 servings of meat per day. Fish and chicken are advised instead of red meat.

      * Fruits. It is highly recommended that diabetic patients should take in 3 to 4 servings of fruits per day. Fruits that have high fiber content are preferred over other varieties. Fiber helps the body break down glucose.

      * Vegetables. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables per day will help complement the body’s fight against diabetes.

      * Grains. No less than 6 servings of grains and related products are advised for diabetics. Grains contain a large amount of fiber, which is the most helpful nutrient for diabetic patients.

      If you are interested in more info on treatment for type 2 diabetes, you may wish to refer to this site : http://diabetic.best-health-remedy.com/

14. 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.

15. QUESTION:
    Treatment of Gum Disease? What does the Dentist actually do?
    If a person has stage 2 or stage 3 Gum disease, what is done to treat it? Do they still scrape the gums? How painful is this? Do they put you out for it, or just numb you up and let you suffer? As many details as possible, please! Thanks!
    If there is anyone that has had it done, or any dentist out there that can answer I would really appreciate it. My mom cousin is scared to death to go for her appointment after being diagnosed between stage 2 and 3. She’s always been the type that is afraid to go for a cleaning. How bad is it going to be? Really?? Thanks in advance for your responses!
    I’m just trying to get her to the point where she will show up for the appointment because of the risks gum disease poses to her health. Maybe by getting her information it will make her less anxious, but tell the truth! In other words, if it hurts like hell don’t be afraid to say so. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on how gentle the hygienist or dentist is and on whether or not she opts for local anaesthetic. Some people seem to do ok without it, but if she is scared of pain, she should opt for it (there is no “suffering” involved if she is numb). They don’t “scrape the gums” but remove the tartar from the tooth surfaces. Her dentist might be able to offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which can be a big help. The key is finding the right dentist/hygienist. Many people find it painless, but the gums might feel a bit bruised afterwards. Usually, this is easily controlled with over-the-counter painkillers, however she could get a prescription for stronger ones of the dentist.

16. QUESTION:
    periodontist treatment for gum disease?
    has anyone had any major treatments for gum diseaseand could you please share your experiences with me

    • ANSWER:
      I did about 10 yrs ago. It was to remove the pockets below/around the teeth.
      If I remember correctly they first did a deep cleaning of all 4 quadrants.
      Couple weeks later I went to the periodontist. They numb you then open up the gums, do some scaling and suture the area. The objective is to close the pocket so bacteria doesn’t accumulate. You have a follow-up about 10 days later to have the stitches removed and let the dentist check it out. Afterwards you teeth will be more sensitive because they remove some of the gum around the tooth exposing the root. It dies down after a time.

      There’s some discomfort afterwards but nothing too big. They usually give you a antibiotic and pain prescription.

      All in all it’s not too bad but it’s expensive. Hope you have good insurance.

17. QUESTION:
    what is the number 1 treatment for your gum disease?

    • ANSWER:
      Regular careful brushing for at least 5 mins 3-4 times a day.

18. QUESTION:
    What’s the best way to get treatment for gum disease?
    Okay guys, I’m scared and freakin’ out now!! I found out like a couple weeks ago that I have a couple of loose teeth. Like 4 or 5. I’m only 13!! C’mon. I don’t wanna loose any of my adult teeth. I don’t even have the guts to tell anyone, nor my parents. What should I do? I’m begging for advice and help on how to fix this problem of my teeth. My gum bleed a little when I brush my teeth, I have a little bad breath, loose teeth, and reddish pink gum. Help!!

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19. QUESTION:
    some kind of treatment for gum disease?
    I noticed not that long ago that below my teeth, mostly on the bottom, that my gums started to receed slightly and turned a dark red. since i found this out about a week ago ive been brushing 3 times a day and flossing alot, and it seems to have helped a little, but does using listerine help at all? and any other tips would be helpful. i dont think its that advanced because my teeth arent loose and the gums have only gone back a little bit on the bottom and the top only got red, my gums bleed a little bit when i floss and brush but its started to go down since ive been brushing and flossing so much, and i have like 2 little sores on my gums that are starting to go away now too. so any tips would be greatly appreciated! thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Beer

20. QUESTION:
    What was the website address for the commercial about gum disease and a painless way to get rid of it that ran?
    My dad told me that a commercial ran sometime on Sat. the 10th or Sun the 11th of July during an episode of Matlock that gave a web address of company offering painless gum disease treatment for people who are afraid to go to the dentist. He is technologically challenged and told me it was www.gumdisease.com. I tried that but nothing came up matching what he had told me. Did anybody see the ad on tv? What is the website address?
    I didn’t ask how to treat it. I need to know the product name on the commerical or the website address.
    Thanks but I didn’t ask how to treat it. I only need to know the name of the product advertised or the website address.

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21. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a dentist that offers LANAP treatment for gums disease in england?
    what are the prices in england for LANAP?
    THANKS.

    • ANSWER:
      Try a periodontist they should be able to do it

22. QUESTION:
    like to know about treatment or cures for gum disease?

    • ANSWER:
      HELLO NAOMI,

      WHILE THERE ARE NO “CURES” FOR GUM DISEASE THERE ARE TREATMENTS YOUR DENTIST CAN RENDER.
      THE MOST BASIC IS A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING FOR GINGIVITIS. THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT USED WILL REMOVE THE DEPOSITS OF PLAQUE AND TARTAR FROM THE TEETH/GUMS AND RESOLVE THE GINGIVITIS.
      THE TREATMENT FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASE, AKA GUM DISEASE, MAY INVOLVE GUM/BONE SURGERY BASED UPON THE SEVERITY OF THE CONDITION.
      THE ONLY WAY IS TO VISIT A DENTIST/PERIODONTIST FOR THE PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. PERIODONTITIS IS CYCLICAL. IT TENDS TO REOCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME.

23. QUESTION:
    Needing advice on management for advancing gum disease, can’t get an appoint with a periodontist until next
    year. My gums don’t bleed and are not sore but receeding of my gum line is dramatic. Can’t afford proposed treatment (have had 2 opinions, one with a periodontist and another with a dentist that uses laser machine) So far spent approx 0 and still no treatment. Has anyone successfully treated gum disease with natural products?
    Did root planing/scaling make your gums receed further?

    • ANSWER:
      gum disease can´t heal by it self, it has a period when it stabilize but then it continues to destroy more bone and more gum tissue, scaling and root planing stops the controls the problem but not necessary cure the disease.
      Visit Costa Rica, for less than 00 you´ll get great treatments and tours to the most amazing places in the country. contact me . northpacificdental@hotmail.com

24. QUESTION:
    Please help!!! How do i get rid of gum disease with no dental treatment?
    can anyone help me i’m freaking out. My gums have really receded, i know i should go tothe dentist but i honestly cannot afford it, i am a student and i have lost my job. anyway my teeth are kind of loose but my gums have gone down a lot. is there anyway i can fix this on my own in a cheap way? is there anyway i can make my gums stronger??? please help me
    In response to Marcy i live in Ireland…..
    Can you still help?

    • ANSWER:
      Hey. Its a real problem not affording dental treatment. Especially with your condition. Gum disease is a real big problem, and can leave you with serious problems, loss of teeth is something very serious early in life. It needs to be stopped. I am a dentist and I know the worst it can cause.

      I advise a Periodontist. They get the best results but can be expensive.
      It can help where you are. If at all a holiday to a developing country such as India, Malaysia or Thailand is due. You can get it done there and the treatment would be cheap, the quality is amazingly good, the 3rd world ain’t that third anymore, yet there are some dodgy ones as well.

      At home:

      A strong mouthwash really helps, (Betadine or Chlorhexidine) NOT the usual mild ones like Listerine or Colgate etc. Mouthwashes kill bacteria sitting in places you can’t reach.

      Gentle brushing, do not damage the gums by brushing vigorously.

      Brush after every meal in your case, use chewing gum if you can’t do that during lunch. But DO NOT allow food to stay in your mouth during the night.

      Use an interdental brush in areas where floss is inadequate.
      Floss in areas interdental brushes cannot fit.

      Professionally I would do the following:

      Assess the cause… and stop that immediately.

      Mobile teeth which cannot be spared need to be removed. Any flapping about excessively? Others which move only slightly need to be splinted. A deep clean up of all the teeth, Removal of infected gum if required. Local antibiotic placement in the gums. And a 2-3 month recall for the first 1 year. Then a twice a year call up for 5 years. Reassessing fillings and crowns… they can be a hindrance and may need replacement if they trap food.

      FIND A DENTIST FAST, don’t take gum disease lightly, not if later on you want to be on a semi liquid diet.

25. QUESTION:
    gum disease?
    iam 44 years old and i went to a new dentist and he told me i have perio infection and he put on a treatment which i can only buy the med. from his office. the treatment he wants to give me is long and expensive. i looked on the net for the gum infection i have, and my gum are not sore, blistered and do not bleed when i brush my teeth. my gum are not like the ones pictured in these photos. please help i cant afford to go to a new dentist for advice. the dentist who i used to go to died and when i saw him last year. he never said that i had gum infection

    • ANSWER:
      ACTUALLY THERE IS A BIG PERCENT OF GUM DISEASE IN ADULTS 1 IN 5 HAVE IT DID THEY MEASURE THE POCKETS AROUND YOUR TEETH? 4 AND ABOVE IS NOT GOOD AND ALOT OF TIMES YOUR XRAYS WILL SHOW BONE LOSS DO YOUR GUMS BLEED WHEN YOU BRUSH OR FLOSS? DO YOU HAVE A ODOR? WELL GUM DISEASE IS VERY SERIOUS IT CAN LEAD TO TOOTH LOSS BONE LOSS HEART DISEASE, I DOUBT HE JUST MADE IT UP, FOR EXAMPLE IN THE OFFICE I WORK IN THE TREATMENT FOR GUM DISEASE IS A DEEP CLEANING EITHER ROOT PLANING OR SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT WHAT THAT IS IT CONSISTS OF USING SOME TYPE OF NUMBING AGENT IN THE AREA BEING CLEANED AND USUALLY SOME TYPE OF CAVITRON CLEANING DEVICE THAT GOES DOWN TO THE BONE AREA OF THE TOOTH TO REMOVE ALL CALCULUS WITH ULTRASONIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL RINSES AS WELL AS USING IN MOST OFFICES AERISTIN A ANTIBIOTIC PLACED IN THE POCKET YOU ARE GIVING HOME CARE SUCH AS A SONICARE AND PERIO MED RINSE AND IN MOST CASES PUT ON A ANTIBIOTIC PERIOSTAT AND YES IT CAN BE EXPENSIVE AND YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR TEETH CLEANED EVERY 90 DAYS UNTIL YOU HAVE THE DISEASE UNDER CONTROL BECAUSE THE BACTERIA COMES BACK THAT OFTEN. PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THIS AND FIND A WAY TO PAY FOR IT YOU REALLY SHOULD GET IT UNDER CONTROL ALSO FYI YOU CAN PASS IT BY KISSING

26. QUESTION:
    Has anyone had 100% success treating gum disease/perionitis with natural products?
    I have advancing gum disease, no bleeding or soreness, but gum recession is dramatic.
    I can not afford treatment at this time. There seems to be many advertisments for natural products that have cured this disease without invasive root planning/scaling. The ads have glowing testimonials and obviously the cost is much less than conventional treatment. I would love to know if anyone has used any of these treatments, and if they are avail in Aus.

    • ANSWER:
      there is help..gum disease is bad as one can lose perfectly fine and healthy teeth due to the bone lose accompanying it and the resultant loosening and eventual loss of teeth,

      But there is help although I have no personal experience, I do believe in the integrity of the men who have helped others. One was highly spiritual and would not IMO lie. I have strong faith in both men..Dr John R Christopher (herballegacy.com) and Dr Richard Schulze (herbdoc.com)

      On a rare series of taped lectures given by Dr Christopher when he was teaching students, he tells of a woman depressed who had just been told they had to pull all her healthy teeth due to gum disease and by happenstance, she found the answer and to the dentist’s amazement kept all her teeth.

      The actual film may be at google videos if you type in his name as there are several on there but I am not sure if the one in question is online or not. In it a student also verifies what Christopher said by telling his own story about the herbs which helped.

      Luckily, the story of the woman is recounted at this link which also lists the formula that saved her teeth and rid her of the gum disease

      http://www.herballegacy.org/Gums.html

      It is the herbal tooth and gum powder (That includes the oak bark and is more comprehensive and was used in other successful cases) and you can buy bulk herbs in as little as one ounce or sometimes even less so it should be fairly reasonable in price but cheaper if you get locally at health food stores to save shipping costs.

      If using the other recommendations he gives at this link above when you read it, the (snh and the number in parentheses) this sch stands for his book “the school of natural healing” –a wonderful book available often through eBay, Amazon, libraries or health food store..the number refers to the page number..but if you want the proportions to a particular formula in that book, I could look it up for you if you email me as I know how stressful this must be,

      ,I have severe bruxism myself and am grinding my teeth so low I fear loss and need to pull eventually..on one my gums is higher than the teeth as I ground the teeth so low and it is uncomfortable and they had to grind my upper teeth down to relieve the pain of the gums being bitten all the time and my teeth are all getting shorter and shorter and this is upsetting and scary, so I empathize.

      Scroll down to the bottom for the testimony and also read the entire page and here is where the proportions of the formula is found (he has the words HHH and a number after it and that stands for this book linked below and the page number where the formula is found so one can get the right proportions of how much herbs of each to use.

      http://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Home-Health-Care-Christopher/dp/1879436035

      You can usually make herbal tinctures and mixtures at real savings..I generally save 90% over store costs

      But I think I may have the formula found in the home health herbal in another book of his I have as I have used it before..if you are interested, you can email me and I will look it up and send the proportions to you. You can then buy the bulk herbs at a health food store or coop or online. For best results, try to get organic or wild crafted herbs as they are 7-10 times higher in the pytochemicals that cure and prevent diseases.

      In addition, I recommend this formula and the suggestions by Dr Schulze who was the leading student of Dr Christopher and improved many of Christopher’s formulas and so forth in his 20 year underground clinic working with people dying and incurable with many miraculous results..he recommends using his tooth and gum formula with a water pick for best results (sometimes these can be found at thrift stores and you can still find replacement brushes if tight on funds although he says you can use it without water pick).

      I also recommend highly his films which can be seen by going to google and typing in the words Richard Schulze and clicking on videos..then watch the save your life series (originally they cost 0 but someone has kindly posted them).

      Go here for your gum disease and order the tooth and gum formula and use both of these men’s formulas– Christopher and Schulze’s (or maybe just one)– and hopefully you will have the same good results others had..

      http://www.herbdoc.com/p56.asp

27. QUESTION:
    Disinfecting gums; gum disease treatments?

    • ANSWER:
      gum infection is due to bacterial infection because of plague or calculus. You need to get it cleaned & later maintanance done or you will get back the infection.

28. QUESTION:
    bad gum disease!?
    how can i get help with my gum disease? any treatments out there that really work. i don’t have the money to get the treatment done at the dentist. any suggestions of where or what i can use to help this?

    • ANSWER:
      This is not a substitute for proper treatment, but maybe it will buy you some time until you can get proper care.

      Go here and click on the link about brushing, flossing, etc:

      http://www.ada.org/public/games/animation/interface.asp

      Also, add the use of a device to hold a toothpick to get under your gums. MOST adults have at least some degree of gum recession or pocket formation. I don’t mean you are all walking around with flapping gums or anything, but most have pockets that would measure at least 3 mm deep. This is still considered healthy and normal by most standards. It is often a GOAL of periodontal treatment to get patients to the point where they have 3 mm pocket depths or less. The thing is, almost ALL of your teeth have concavities on the surface of the root once you get down to that level. Dental floss can only stretch from Point A to Point B and you simply can not force it to clean in any depression that exists between those two points. Go to this site and scroll down to the three “Large Tooth Models.”
      http://www.anatomy-resources.com/human-anatomy/sh292.htm God bless these people for accurately depicting this concavity on all three types of teeth. If you look carefully just beyond the point where the enamel ends, you will see that the root surfaces have slight dips in them – even on the incisor! This is the place where dental floss just can’t clean.

      Now go see what a Perio-Aid looks like at this site:

      http://www.perio-aid.net/page2.html You will not find this in stores, but you may find something similar. Or, you can ask your dentist if he/she has Perio-Aids in the office. The web site does not really tell you how to use the Perio-Aid properly, but I can try. Load the thing as shown in illustration #2. Take the toothpick tip under your gum until you feel that you have bottomed out. Do not use any excessive force. You just want to get to the place where the gum attaches to the tooth. It SHOULD feel the same as it does where your skin joins your fingernail at the tip of your fingers. The exact same chemistry holds gums to teeth as holds skin to fingernails. Once you are touching bottom, just proceed around your tooth as if you are cleaning your fingernails, maintaining contact with the bottom of the pocket as well as the side of the tooth as you go. You should start all the way in the back of your mouth on the back of the back tooth and scallop around each tooth, tooth-by-tooth as you move towards the front of your mouth on the cheek sides of your teeth. Continue on around the arch. Once you get all the way to the other side, switch over so that you can clean the same teeth AGAIN, but by gaining access from the roof of your mouth. The toothpick can only go about half-way through the teeth and you need to clean them from both cheek side and palate side. After you are done with the uppers, of course, you will repeat the whole procedure with the lowers.

      This will take a few minutes to do as you are learning, but eventually, it will only take about 2 minutes. When you first start to do this, it will most likely bleed. DON’T WORRY ABOUT THIS for the first 3-to-5 days. After the 5th-to-7th day, you should have virtually zero bleeding. If you still have bleeding, it is time to go ask your dentist what else needs to be done.

      If you want to go even farther than this, mix up a paste with baking soda and fresh peroxide (regular peroxide) and carry that paste into the spaces between your teeth and gums with the Perio-Aid. Pick up a little on the toothpick before placing the toothpick in EACH PLACE you are about to clean.

29. QUESTION:
    Gum disease – How long have you had periodontal disease?
    How often do you visit your dentist? Did you get any special treatment done other than regular (deep) cleaning? How bad is it if you have pocket depths of 5 and 6? Is it too early to have gum disease in your 30s?

    • ANSWER:
      A person should be visiting the dentist and hygienist every six months for cleanings. The “deep” cleaning you are referring to is called scaling and root planing and is only done on patients with periodontal disease who have deeper pocket depths than someone with healthy gums. Patients with periodontal pockets should be visiting a gum specialist called a Periodontist as often as every 3 months in order to stop or at least slow the progression of the disease. This disease is caused by inadequate brushing and flossing over a long period of time and irregular professional cleanings. It is a complicated process but basically the bacteria in the plaque and calculus on your teeth and under your gums eventually causes bone loss around your teeth and the eventual loss of your teeth.

      Pocket depths of 5-6mm are considered fairly serious and need to be treated right away. The calculus on the root surface needs to be removed by a professional. Also, periodontal disease can absolutely occur in your thirty’s and is even more serious because if it starts progressing at such an early age you could lose your teeth at an early age as well. I hope this info. helps! I am a dental hygiene student.

30. QUESTION:
    What is the difference between a dentist doing gum treatment and a periodontist doing gum treatment?
    My dentist told me to see a periodontist to get gum treatment done as i have gum disease. as he said he is not experienced to give gum treatment to pregnant women(i am 24 weeks). As he gave me anesthetic before when i had a filling and i shook alot and my heart was beating so fast and i had to tilt my heat backwars. So he said he doesnt want to do gum treatment on me at all as he has no experience with pregnant womens and i saw him scared when i had the reaction of shaking.

    So the 1st trip to periodontist cost me 0 and i got back from medibank, which was 10mins to tell me how to brush my teeth and use a mouth wash. My periodontist also said he wont give me anesthetic when i go for gum treatment.

    I have 2nd visit coming up this friday for gum treatment which is 0 and i will get back 4 from medibank. I also was told i have to come back for a 3rd visit which is gum treatment too and cost 0 and will get back 4 as well. Then have to see him after 3months for check up. So total out of pocket will be 0 for all 3 visits.

    My question is my normal dentist does gum treatement and he is no gap dentist so there is no out of pocket for gum treatment or anything else so i would say heaps going with him after the baby being born.

    What is the difference between a dentist doing gum treatment and a periodontist doing gum treatment?

    Should i wait till after the baby is born and go for gum treatment with my no gap dentist or should i still go for my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th visit with periodontist????

    Any advice or tips will help???

    • ANSWER:
      perio is a specialist trained for more year than the dentist

31. QUESTION:
    How to stop gum disease?
    I Have been diagnosed by a dentist, that I have periodontal disease, my teeth are in perfect condition, my gums are just wasting away, and without any treatment my teeth will fall out. Does any one have any home cure remedies to help me out?

    • ANSWER:
      Have your dentist pull all your teeth. Then your gums will heal up. Your boyfriend will also be very impressed.

32. QUESTION:
    I have receding gums due to gum disease. Im 17 and cant see a dentist.?
    Even if i could see a dentist i cant afford the treatment. Is their and home remedies or ways to control the disease from home?

    Will milk help or hurt my gums?

    Please Help!!
    My gums are red and have pockets, or if i don’t have gum disease, could i have very sensitive gums?

    • ANSWER:
      Floss once per day, making sure to gently stimulate your gums. When you brush your teeth, also gently stimulate your gums. It helps increase blood flow and “builds up” your gums.

      Milk is fine.

      How do you know you have gum disease if you haven’t gone to the dentist?

      Also, if you smoke – quit. It is HORRIBLE for gum health.

33. QUESTION:
    What are treatments for advance gum disease?

    • ANSWER:
      Special deep cleaning (while numb), surgery for the unsave-able areas, and a great home hygiene regiment.

      Action must be taken right away to prevent further disease.

34. QUESTION:
    gum and tooth clean – Peridontal gum disease NHS?
    Who has had treatment for peridontal gum disease on the NHS and how was it?

    • ANSWER:

35. QUESTION:
    Can a cat die of periodontal disease or any other gum disease?
    I think one of my aunts cats has it. She has brownish saliva drooling out of her mouth. She has brownish tints on her teeth. Plus what would the treatment probably cost?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, it can and will kill the cat without treatment. The infection in the cat’s mouth could enter the bloodstream, causing sepsis, or the cat will simply stop eating due to the pain in her mouth and starve to death.

      Treatment costs vary, depending on the severity of the disease and the veterinarian. In Colorado, a basic dental cleaning will cost around 0, including anesthesia and pain meds. However, if tooth extractions, x-rays, or other procedures are necessary, that will increase the cost. Call one of your local veterinarians and ask about an estimate for a dental cleaning. To get the most accurate estimate, you will need to take the cat to the veterinarian to have the mouth examined.

36. QUESTION:
    if you have gum disease, if you bursh your teeth more properly, will it go away?
    doctor said i should bursh my teeth more affectively incase gum disease appears, however that was half a year ago, and i think i have gum disease, if i just bursh my teeth more effectively, will it go away? or do i need to get speacial treatment from the doctor?
    like, will the bleeding and loose teeth tuffen up?

    • ANSWER:
      Brushing and flossing are good ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and can help to prevent gum disease, which is probably why your doctor recommended you brush better. Many times, though, that alone is not enough to prevent periodontal (gum) disease from developing, so you should make an appointment with your dental health care professional in order to correctly diagnose your condition.

      Gum disease is often characterized by red and/or sore gums that may bleed when brushing or flossing. As the disease progresses, the gums may become puffy and inflamed, and bone loss may occur. Once the disease starts, professional intervention may be necessary to control its progression.

37. QUESTION:
    Why do dentists scare you about gum disease?
    If its not scary enough when your gums recede but then they tell you need this expensive surgery and treatment.
    I know its dangerous. but its like cancer. you want to ease them into it not tell them gee you are going to die or have drastic treatment.

    • ANSWER:
      Knowledge, information and treatment options are not scary. Informing people who have probably not spent more than 5 minutes thinking about oral health care in their entire life is not scary. It is the dentist’s job.

38. QUESTION:
    I am 27 years old and I my teeth/mouth is showing signs and symptoms of gum disease.?
    I have no dental insurance and I have an appointment to see a Dentist next week. The one reason I am going to the dentist is because he is offering a free day. What are the forms of treatment to cure this? Am I going to be wearing dentures at the age of 27? Should I go to Mexico for cheap dental work?

    • ANSWER:
      You may need a procedure that is called scaling and root planing. That is when they take their instruments and remove all the infected tissues and calculus that is on your teeth under your gums. It can be very expensive (but well worth the cost) and you may need it done a couple of times. I PROMISE you, the last thing you want is dentures!!!!!!!!!! If you can’t afford it at the dental office, try to find a dental school or hygiene school and get it done. If that is what you need and don’t get it done, you have a high probability that you will end up in dentures.

39. QUESTION:
    Sometimes when I floss my teeth, they bleed. Is this an indication of a gum disease?
    Is there any treatment?

    • ANSWER:

40. QUESTION:
    What are the signs of gum disease?
    My dentist said I need to spend 0 for treatment using antibiotics called arestin. Why so expensive?

    • ANSWER:
      Gums that bleed, gums that have receeded, bad breath, loose teeth, painful or sore gums….

      http://www.umm.edu/oralhealth/perio.htm

41. QUESTION:
    costs of Gums Disease?
    How much is the usual cost for gum treatment (periodontal disease) in New York?

    • ANSWER:
      Before you go to a dentist and blindly trust them with your problem, you can do a few simple things to most likely solve your problem. Gum disease is typically due to bad digestion problems. You can first treat the gums and make them better, but then you will need to fix the digestive problems next to keep it from coming back.

      Go to: (800) 370 – 3447 and order NEEM OIL and NEEM BARK. They will ship it to you and cost you less than for everything. When you get it, mix a little of each and apply the paste to your gums in the morning and at night before bed. In a day or two, the bleeding will stop and the healing will begin. Depending on how severe the problem is (pockets, etc.), it may take a few days to a few months to become healthy.

      Once you have done the above, contact me and I can help you with the digestive issues after answering a few questions. I think you will be amazed at how well this works and like everyone I’ve recommended this too, you will wonder why the dental industry doesn’t tell people about this. If it doesn’t work for you for some unknown reason, you can always go to the dentists.

      good luck to you.

42. QUESTION:
    Has anyone else had success in stopping allergies and gum disease with SensiStop?
    I came across SensiStop after a friend of mine recommended me to visit their site and try the product out. I have had amazing results following the 3 month treatment. I have suffered from allergies, such a as nut allergy and hay fever for years. That literally stopped in its tracks after the first month. I also had problems with my gums receding slightly causing concern, that too has disappeared. Has anyone else out there heard of homeopathic remedies with similar powerful results??

    • ANSWER:
      I looked at the website but couldn’t find any hint of the ingredients. I’m happy for you that it worked but it looks to me like it’s rather pricey. And, to be honest with you, it just seems to claim to cure too many ailments.

      If it’s introducing allergens into people’s systems to gradually build up immunity, that could have deadly results. But, peridontal disease and candida aren’t related to allergies. And, I’ve read of kids who had nut allergies, knew, where made to eat a cookie with the nut in it by a teacher at a school party–even after they told the teacher they couldn’t eat it and DIED! So, nut allergies can be very dangerous.

      Given the fact it’s fairly expensive, doesn’t even hint at what’s inside it, is a cure all, I’d say that it’d be a waste of money.

      Again, I’m happy that it’s working for you.

43. 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.

44. QUESTION:
    Is there anything that can be done about gum disease?
    My dentist said a few years ago that my gumline is deteriorating. He said that it can be somewhat normal, but my problem was that I was 20 at the time, not over 45. He said at the rate my gum line is deteriorating, I’ll lose my teeth by 30 yrs old. He offered no treatment.
    I don’t smoke and hardly drink. I lead a healthy, active life and do like my pearlie whites
    Right now I’m 24 and in the past 3 months, I’ve noticed that my gumline has deteriorated a lot. I brush and floss everyday. Is there anything I can do or should I just expect to lose my teeth by the time i’m 30?
    I don’t chew or smoke. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      ok number one dont brush your teeth too hard this makes the gum wear off therefore exposing more of you teeth to bacteria .
      use tepe brushes these can be bought from the dentist or the pharmacy they are like dental floss but get right into your teeth to get rid of decay. the dentist should of also given you a gel to put on your gum to stop it from bleeding when you brush.
      oh and mouth wash does not do anything it only makes your breath smell fresh, its like throwing milk on the wall it just drains off onto the floor well mouthwash does the same

45. QUESTION:
    Can Periodontal gum disease be stopped?
    I’m only 25 and I got diagonsed with periodontal gum disease in Feb. I haven’t had the time nor money to go see a periodontist but I am going to go on Tuesday to get a consultation…The dentist in Feb told me I am beginning to moderate stages…I so don’t want to go into the advanced stages! Can it be stopped any further? When you get the treatment do your gums stop being inflammed? I’m going to ge the treatment done…I just want to know what will happen..I am going to also go every 4 months to get the cleanings done..But does it stop from going any further? Also…my bottom gums are receding..I have brushed every day and everything for a while and this is still happening!

    • ANSWER:
      Periodontal disease can be controlled with good oral health care. Your gums will continue to be inflammed until you get your SRP (scaling and root planing). Once you get this procedure done, your gums will start healing, shrink, and wrap tighter against your teeth. If they do not, which really depends on your hygiene afterwards and your pocket sizes, there are other procedures to address these. If I were you, I would look for someone that does perioscopy. It’s basically periodontal endoscopy. Good luck. Make sure you floss afterwards. Brushing can’t reach into pockets well, so you need to floss.

46. QUESTION:
    How long can someone expect to live with lung disease witjout treatment?
    My aunt is diagnosed with lung disease. She is also manic depressent and smokes a pack of cigs a day. If u tell her to stop she gets mad and refuses to talk to you. She is also obese and eats 5 to 8 snickers a day. Her gums are disolving. She refuses to get help

    • ANSWER:
      I am thinking that lung disease is the least of the problems of someone who both smokes and eats 8+ Snickers a day. But it certainly sounds like she is trying to knock herself off. Sorry

47. 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.

48. QUESTION:
    Do I still have gum disease?
    Two months ago I was diagnosed with gum disease after several years of not going to the dentist due to a lack of insurance. I was given the treatment of scaling and root planing, given the antibiotic Arestin and some medicated mouthwash. When I went back for my checkup 4 weeks later the hygenist told me that I still had some inflammation around the back teeth and that I should floss harder. It is now almost three months since my initial treatment and I my gums still bleed around the back teeth. However, they weren’t bleeding until I started flossing harder. Is it possible that they bleed because I floss too hard? My gums are sore the entire day afterward. Or is it possible that the treatment did not work? If not what other treatments am I looking at?

    • ANSWER:
      taking care of your gums could entail only paying close attention to proper oral hygiene like proper brushing and careful flossing every after meal. this can help remove plaque that get stuck on teeth. having a regular dental check up and regular dental cleanings can make sure that teeth and gums stay healthy. water has a lot of health benefits and this can be advantageous to oral and dental health. make sure that you drink adequate amount of water to be able to keep bad bacteria in the mouth at bay. visit http://www.oramd.co.uk for more gum care tips.

49. QUESTION:
    do i have gingivitis or gum disease? (after braces)?
    I got my braces off 3 weeks ago and nearing the end of my treatment i noticed my gums starting to swell. My Ortho never informed me about flossing until i brought this to his attention. since removing the braces, my oral care regime consists of brushing 2 times a day with Crest Pro Heath toothpaste and mouth rinse. I also floss 1 to 2 times a day with oral-b Ultrafloss. i have seen some improvement but can help to think that I’m developing gum disease. I’m considering getting a deep cleaning to remove plaque under the gumline.

    I plan on seeing a dentist this week, but I want to know if anyone has experienced this after braces and if I should spend the money for these procedures.

    • ANSWER:
      if you are brushing and flossing and using mouthwash 2 times a day then i think that you will be fine. your orthodontist should have told you, or gave you information in how to maintain your teeth, but gingivitis which is gum disease is reversible! so once it crosses the line from gum disease to periodontitis then you can not reverse that. but just do what you are doing now and your gums and teeth will be perfectly fine, but if you have recession on your teeth then you cant grow that back, but other than that your gums will be fine!

50. QUESTION:
    Six months pregnant and told I have gum disease — help!?
    I went to the dentist the other day and am still furious. The hygienist told me that I have gum disease and have for some time. She pointed this out in records (before she even looked at the teeth). I’ve always had bleeding gums (even in childhood; my dad’s 66 and has the same history but his teeth seem to be fine too) and was told years ago that some people have that problem and that it means nothing. Being pregnant, they bleed a bit more, but my OB told me that wasn’t unusual at all. They hygienist, however, acted rather hysterically.

    Then the dentist came in and told me that it was more dangerous now to do treatment (I’m on the cusp of the third trimester) and he couldn’t see why it couldn’t wait until after I have the baby. Still, he told me that women with gum disease can have preterm or low-weight babies. Now I’m really scared. I’ve always brushed and flossed a lot and haven’t had a cavity since I was a kid.

    Anyone else have gum problems during pregnancy? What did your OB say?
    The hygienist didn’t even clean my teeth — she said ‘it would do no good.’ She just pointed out old records and said that I’ve had this problem for some time. This was news to me — certainly I would have done whatever treatment was needed had I known before that appointment (when I was NOT pregnant).

    • ANSWER:
      Holy shiot. Thats so stupid. My gums bled like crazy when I was pregnant, and its perfectly and totally normal. It wasnt like they did it on their own, but if i brushed or flossed they would bleed.

      Honestly, I never went to the dentist until I got married 4 years ago. I just went to a new dentist for the first time in 3 years and they gave me an infection, freaked the hell out over the state of my gum (My other dentist i went back to said theres NOTHING wrong with me) and insisted I needed a ton of treatment for periodontal disease and gingivitis.

      Its just like any other medical profession, they make money off you being sick, and they do anything they can to assume the worse and treat you for it.

      Real gum disease is linked to low birth weight and even miscarriage, but so is heart disease and a slew of other issues. You’ve had a perfectly normal pregnancy, and have always been just as you are, so dont even think twice a bout it.

      Theyre rediculous.