Gingivitis Cures
Periodontal Disease Treatment

Peridontal Disease

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The main culprit giving birth to fibroids is our food habit. Cut down on all types of dairy items like milk, cheese, sour cream, yogurt, ice cream, and also meat especially red meat. Researches have also found out that refined grains also lead to the fibroid sacks.

Actually, the human body forms the fibroids as sacks to contain the liquid toxic wastes produced by the female body. Most of the women know that their bodies do contain fibroids only when their doctor tells them so. More often than not, patients having large fibroid tumors are advised to go for abortions instead for the sake of their general health. Love making can also become problematic due to these fibroid tumors particularly because of the post-sex bleeding and excruciating pain during the intercourse. Moreover, fibroid tumors can also lead to menstruation periods rather frequently and which may be quite heavy. As a natural consequence, the patients can feel weak and also experience frequent bouts of fatigue and lethargy.

These fibroid sacks are carry bags additional to the natural organs — like the skin, lungs, liver, colon and the kidneys — whose functions are to eliminate toxic materials from the body. Simply because these five organs fail to measure up to the pace at which the liquid toxic substances are produced, the body forms the fibroid sacks to ensure that the toxic liquid cannot pass on to the body. Such a fibroid tumor contains waste materials like worms, toxins, parasites and mucus, among others.

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Studies have shown that as many as 45 per cent of the American fairer sex have the tendency to develop such fibroid tumors and the danger zone commences right from their teenage stages.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    peridontal disease?
    I know I have this disease just by reading up on it and looking inside my mouth. I want to know if my tooth will fall out. I can move it from side to side and back and forth and can see the bottom of the root too. I am deathly afraid of dentists. Have’nt been in 20 years or more. It’s my fault I know and I am so so scared to call a dentist. Will this tooth fall out on its own? It is in front next to the “fang”. It is so loose I can barely chew without knocking into it. There is always an abcess on the gum above it every day so far. I wish I could just pull it out myself. Can anybody help me?

    • ANSWER:
      In my opinion (and I know you haven’t been in a long time) but I would recommend seeing the dentist for this one. It may fall out on its own, if you can work it out that is great, but the abcess causes me concern. An abscess won’t heal itself and it is an infection that isn’t good for your mouth or the rest of your body. If the abscess causes you pain or inflammation at some point the anesthesia the Dr. uses will not work as well if they decide to extract the tooth. The good news is— that the tooth should be really easy for the Dr. to remove and once it is gone you are no longer dealing with a chronic infection.

      So if you are trying to remove the tooth yourself, bite and chew on foods like apples or gummy bears or just work it back and forth with your fingers. The root of the tooth should be pointed to the end once it comes out, it the end looks broken you might have broken it in the process. Again, this is a good tooth have loose since it is probably single rooted unlike our really big molars in the back. Take some advil (or what you would take for a headache) and maybe some anbesol and see if you can remove it.

      Hope this helps and good luck!!!

      JAMRDH – a dental hygienist

  2. QUESTION:
    Peridontal disease?????
    I have periodontal disease. I have already been for my first traetment a couple of months ago. I helped a little but my gum became inflamed again and is really irritated. I have been flossing and I rinse my mouth with the stuff they gave me, but the inflamation is not going away. Is there anything elase I can use or do to relieve the gum soreness? I heard Q10 supplement helps, but not sure what its is or where I can get it. Please help…

    • ANSWER:
      Co Q 10 helps rebuild the bodies cells. You may have your infection back. Call your dentist. Good luck!

  3. QUESTION:
    What does peridontal disease do to your heart? Is it reversible?
    I just went through a procedure at the dentist which injected antibiotic under the gumline. It seemed to cure my bleeding and peridontal disease. But what has it done to my heart and lungs? Any ideas? I seem to be more short-winded on longer jogs. Any connection?

    • ANSWER:
      First of all there is no cure for periodontal disease, once you have it you always have it due to the irreversible nature of lost bone. However we can arrest it, or keep it from getting worse. The Antibiotic under your gum-line can help kill some of the bacteria, however you have to do your part as well by having diligent homecare techniques. As for your heart, the bacteria that are found in the oral environment can travel via your blood stream to the heart and possibly infect your heart. This is called infective endocarditis which you can look up on the net. You prob. are fine, but if you continue to have problems than see your doctor. The short-windedness prob. has nothing to do with your recent perio treatment. The best thing for you to do to prevent your perio from getting worse is do your brushing, flossing, proxy brush use, and rinsing with listerine or peridex. Make sure that you see your dentist every three months to make sure that you are not getting worse. Any bleeding or inflamm in your mouth is a sign that you have infection present, which means that your perio has not been arrested, which means it could be getting worse.

  4. QUESTION:
    I have peridontal disease and need dentures. My right cheek is swollen on the inside. Could these be related?
    I only have my front eight teeth on the top and bottom. The peridontal disease is severe. I am going to the dentist next week for dentures.

    • ANSWER:
      Since you’ve put off a trip to the dentist for so long, what’s your hurry now. You might as well wait for the remaining 8 teeth to crumble and fall and get fit for a full mouth of dentures. Hopefully, the right cheek will heal as you begin paying attention to a mouth that has apparently been neglected for so long. Good luck and keep us informed of your progress.

  5. QUESTION:
    Experience bad breath due to PERIDONTAL disease? How do you get rid of the odor? Any home remedies?
    I was diagnosed w/ peridontal disease and I never had bad breath but I was informed by my dentist that I may experience it because it is a symptom and about a year ago I started experiencing PERSISTENT bad breath. I’ve tried many things to no avail because my bad breath is coming from my gums unlike people that have bad breath just because. Anyone know what I can do to stop bad breath that is caused by PERIODONTAL disease? There may be some sort of home remedy that I can try. Please help….

    • ANSWER:
      depending on the severity, you can either have scaling and root planing done by a hygenist, or periodontal surgery done by a periodontist. that would help to clean out the infection causing bad breath and help to save your teeth. if you let this go on to long, u will lose your teeth do to bone loss. the disease affect the bone support for your teeth. if you lose that, there is nothing to hold your teeth. i’ve seen patients who have never had a cavity loose their teeth do to periodontal disease. bad breath is not your only problem. the surgery may b covered by your health insurance. look into it.

  6. QUESTION:
    How can you make your breath smell ok when you have peridontal disease?
    I have gum disease and one of the symptoms is bad breathe. How can I make my breath smell ok in spite of it?

    • ANSWER:
      Any mouthrinse that’s ALCOHOL FREE! Alcohol kills the good and the bad bacteria, and since alcohol is a sugar, it makes your breath smell worse. Oasis was a brand of mouthrinse that I tried that helped keep my mouth moist :) Sugar free gum and candies can help. Bad breath is caused when the mouth dries out, so keep water or diet drinks on hand.

  7. QUESTION:
    Lost 2 front teeth due to peridontal disease.What can a dentist do for me now besides treat the disease?How ?
    long does it take? I want my 2 teeth replaced.Has anybody been thru this whereby the disease has progressed to the point of loosing your teeth? Please help me.

    • ANSWER:
      Your options are , denture, bridge or implants

  8. QUESTION:
    What causes teeth to get loose even though there is no peridontal disease?
    And what can be done in that case?

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  9. QUESTION:
    I have a bad case of peridontal disease. How will I know if I’m going to lose my teeth?
    Also does anyone know where I can get an affordable dental insurance plan that will accept the self employed?

    • ANSWER:
      periodantal disease is usually slow progressing if its due to poor oral hygiene ie,presense of subgingival calculus deposits.periodic scaling once in 6 months and sub gingival root planning treatments and flap surgical procedures l save ur teeth.on dental x rays the severity of the tooth supporting bone indicates the chance of tooth loss.so go to a general dental practioner r a periodontist as early as possible to save ur teeth…

  10. QUESTION:
    Is there any hope for bone loss in Peridontal disease?
    I have been told I have peridontal disease and have to see a Peridontist. I have also been told I have significant bone loss in my back molars for someone my age. Two questions
    1) Is there any hope for someone like me in saving my teeth
    2) How did I get this? I don’t have any cavities, don’t smoke,
    take good care of my teeth – but I have a systemic disease -
    What are other causes of this? thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, there is hope for saving your teeth, periodontal gum disease is not reversible but you can maintain the disease at a healthy level as you would diabetes. I would reccomend the you see the periodontist and follow his reccomendations, which will probally be gum treatments such as a deep cleaning and coming to him every three months. Also, you can help by doing your home care brushing a flossing atleas 2 times a day.

      Peoriodontal disease is also hereditary as well, and can also be caused by not brushing and flossing well( the bacteria in the plaque eats away at the bone and gum tissue there fore causing a pocket to form, which leads to bone loss)

  11. QUESTION:
    What if i have peridontal disease and lose teeth can they be replaced with false ones?

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  12. QUESTION:
    I need peridontal disease surgery soon. I am scared to death. Is it really necessary?
    I have high blood pressure and anxiety attacks and am afraid to get this done.

    • ANSWER:
      Don’t scare me because I need to get one too and I get panic attacks also. lol

  13. QUESTION:
    Peridontal Disease – ultrasonic scaling and high-speed polishing?

    Is this what is involved when you take your pet in for a teeth cleaning?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, that and any treatments for decaying teeth or other dental issues, but that is the basic treatment provided there are no additional problems.

  14. QUESTION:
    I lost my teeth at an early age of 24 because of peridontal disease. I want to get dental implants?
    Are they painful? Can you get your chewing ability back and do they look natural?

    • ANSWER:
      I am a Dental Hygienist and have had many patients who have went through the process of getting dental implants placed and they have never been happier w/ anything else. For the most part, they look very natural however, it depends on what dentist you go to and what lab they are using to fabricate the crown that is cemented onto the implant. When the implant is being placed, you are under general anethesia which means you are sedated through IV and don’t know anything that is happening. In my opinion, IV sedation is great. I had my wisdom teeth revomved that way and another dental surgery performed under it. My opinion is that it is a long process but very well worth it. You do have to be evaluated as to if you will be a good canidate. Sometimes if you haven’t had teeth for a while the boney ridge where the teeth use to be might have deteriorated and in that case you may need bone grafting prior to implants. Great oral hygiene care is a must!! If you have any teeth left at all that are infected by perio dz you need to get it stabelized first. If you have no teeth and the implants will be the only thing you need to take care of, you must be very dedicated. Implants do have a chance of failing, meaning that the bone around that can also be eaten away leaving the implant mobile. Which is probably the same process you went through when you lost your teeth. Oral hygiene aids would be stuff like superfloss, interproximal brush, yarn etc. to clean them on top of a regular toothbrush. If you do get the implants, make sure a plastic scaler is used on it when you get them cleaned b/c if the hygienist uses a metal scaler it could scratch the titainium that the implant is made of allowing plaque to camp out in the scratch areas and inflame the gums and infect the bone. Hope this helps, excuse the grammer and spelling errors…it is late.

  15. QUESTION:
    Genetics and peridontal disease?
    Hello all,

    My dentist informed me I am in the beginning stages of peridontal disease, and I need to take care of some “pockets” and minimize their depth as low as possible. However, I want to know if periodontal disease is genetic. My dentist said I am prone to getting a lot of tartar on my teeth (which my mom has and apparently I’ve inherited that trait) and she also has these same pockets, is there any truth genetics plays a role?

    • ANSWER:
      There is research that indicates genetics do play a significant role in the development of periodontal disease. Although, there are advanced techniques and treatments available with knowledgeable professionals that today help many patients to retain their teeth. Follow your dentist advice, see a periodontist for follow up care and continue with excellent home care to include brushing and flossing, but also add the use of a proxy brush, stimudents, hummingbird, water pik, or any other dental apparatus that your dentist or periodontist may advise.

      This site may offer you more information.

      http://www.perio.org/resources-products/pdf/management.pdf

  16. QUESTION:
    Is there any way to cure peridontal disease?

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  17. QUESTION:
    Can abcess or peridontal disease cause chronic fatigue, etc…?
    I have had unrelenting fatigue for months, and at times have low grade temps/feel nauseas for no apparent reason. I do have peridontal disease & also had lost a cavitiy out of a molar that one dentist refused to refill. I was not prepared to have the tooth pulled (and it did not hurt AT ALL), so it has been left with the hole for awhile. I just went to the dentist for this (and another issue) the other day and he said that molar was abcessed. He was surprised that I had no pain with it at all (am scheduled to have it filled this week). I’m wondering – even though I don’t have the typical pain that I guess I should….could my exhaustion etc… be related to the abcess or the peridontal disease in general? My other doc’s can find no reason for my fatigue & it REALLY interferes with daily functioning! Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      I work in a denatl office..and I honestly hate when people say….well, it doesnt hurt..or no I dont need xrays this year my teeth are ok…uhh…these are the same people that come back with infections and need rcts…of course your feeling sick, theres an infection. you should be taking penicillin or keflex to clear it up. perio-disease can spread so do go kissing anyone..lol..and go evey 6 months for a cleaning & floss everyday…get xrays done…and just because it doesnt hurt does not mean everything id ok

  18. QUESTION:
    peridontal disease/alternative products/ where to buy?
    my husband was told he has peridontal disease. they want to pull all his teeth.i believe there are natural herbs to help with this… found them once on the internet [listing several herbs and botanical oils]…now i can’t locate them…any help would be appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      No herb is going to help this, it sounds like his gums are really bad. One thing he can try is a waterpik. I have used one for the past year, every night I use it on my gums. My gums have gotten stronger, better color, and no longer bleed. You husband can only benefit from doing this, but he had better start now and do it a couple of times daily. If not then he will have to put his teeth in a jar at night.

  19. QUESTION:
    I have peridontal disease (severe) and have a white coating on my tongue. Could this be related?

    • ANSWER:
      Probably both due to sub-mammal hygiene standards.
      The coming heart attack will distract you though.

  20. QUESTION:
    Peridontal disease and lymph node.?
    What is the size of a normal lymph node and what is the size of a swollen lymph node? This confuses me. And how should a swollen lymph node vs a normal lymph node feel? (hard or soft?)

    I can’t see it with the naked eye but on my right side of my neck I can feel a small lump(size is 1 1/2 cm long and less than a cm across, oval shaped.) that is rather soft with no pain and on my throat I can feel a tiny circle that is hard and painful to the touch. I believe I have felt it before when I was like a pre-teen. It shows up every now and them.

    I haven’t been sick in years. no colds hardly a sore throat. However I do have peridontal disease and just got my first cavity.

    If it is swollen, is it because of my peridontal disease?

    • ANSWER:
      Periodontal disease could swell a lymph node, definitely.
      Typically, nodes are 1cm.

  21. QUESTION:
    I have aggressive peridontal disease…are dentures my only option?
    Basically I think I have aggressive peridontal disease. My grandfather had full dentures at 17 and my uncle at 21. Tooth loss young runs in my family but I never really thought about it. I am 21 and have only been to the dentist twice since I was 14. The last time was a year ago and everything was ok. I have no insurance, am trying to live off of 0 a month income, and didnt have access to dental care as a teen due to being abandoned by my father. I have noticed rapid gum recession and bleeding starting back in January just before I was diagnosed with Mono and Hypothyroidism that had been untreated for over a year. I was stressed out, grinding my teeth, had a suppressed immune system, and suffering from chronic dry mouth. Basically now Im in constant pain and dont know what to do. It could be months before I can see a dentist and years before I can do anything about this. I used to have perfect straight teeth white and everything that I took obsessive care of, now they are moving around, bleeding, gums are receeding, abcesses, etc and I just dont want my only option in this to be having to get dentures at 21 and live with them for the rest of my life because I cant afford treatment, insurance wont cover it as a preexisiting condition, my credit is crap becuase of k in student loan debt, and online stuff I found shows that dentists regard this disease as pretty much hopeless because it’s genetic and they arent too keen on trying anything like bone and tissue regeneration, implants, gum trasnplants, etc.

    • ANSWER:
      First you would have to go see a dentist for exam and xrays they will determine your options and your current situation. You would probably start with what they call perio SRP(scaling and root planning) its like a deep cleaning where they clean below your gum line to prolong rrecession and after that you would have to regularly see a dentist every 3 to 4 month for periodontal cleaning. If you ddon’thave insurance check out Compbenfits you can purchase this on your own it is dental iinsurancefor about .00 a month like 0 per year it should pretty much cut our dental bills in half. Im sure they have a web site of their phone number is 800 342-1509 check into the c550 plan

  22. QUESTION:
    Worried about peridontal disease….?
    Hello all,

    I am very concerned about my dental health, and don’t know what to do…or where to turn.

    The past few months have been very difficult for me as my dentist tried to explain I am in the beginning stage of periodontal disease. I know that basically, this attacks the gums, and causes the bone structure to loosen. At its most severe, it can cause you to lose your teeth. I bought a Rotadent, and while this has helped somewhat, my gums (particularly the bottom) are still bleeding, and I’ve had peridontal scaling done, and two gingival plastys done too. My dentist told me at this past visit I was brushing the wrong way, that I needed to do this at a 45-degree angle, which I have been doing ever since last Friday. My bottom gums are still bleeding, which is to be expcted, but I am getting frustrated. If plaque is below my teeth where a brush can’t get to it, how can it help me?

    My questions are what’s next? How much more surgery will I need? (I get cleanings every 3 months)

    • ANSWER:
      You haven’t mentioned flossing.
      If you want to really go over the top, you could eat three meals, and brush and floss after every meal, saving sugary snacks after main meals, what really messes gums up is grazing, and snacking inbetween meals.
      You can buy a waterpick from a department store or a good chemist, it shoots jets of water out, and cleans btwn the gums, Americans say, it halts gum disease.
      You could think carefully about the idea of giving up sugar, as people in tribes don’t even have to brush their teeth, and have no gum issues.
      Really good luck, it’s reeally a western problem, we are all in the same boat..

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

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  24. QUESTION:
    I was diagnose with peridontal disease. I had one tooth exacted, 3 other teeth need exacting. Save my teeth?
    I would like to save my other 3 teeth, but how? One of them feels terrible as I write. Now my jaw is swollen. Although the last tooth was taken out the dentist was amazed that there was no infection on it. What can I do to ease the pain and save my teeth? Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      Yo uhave an infection. You need antibiotics.

  25. QUESTION:
    what is the best mouth treatment sold for loose teeth(peridontal disease)?
    oraMD is one

    • ANSWER:
      They do not sell any mouth products that will cure periodontal disease or loose teeth. Advanced treatment at the dental office is required. Then there would be rinses. brushes, and different types of appliances you could buy to prevent recurrence.

  26. QUESTION:
    can my teeth be fixed from peridontal disease?

    • ANSWER:
      Depends on the severity of the periodontal disease. Have a thorough exam with good quality radiographs. If your bone loss exceeds 6 mm I would seek the care of a periodontist. There are some amazing technologies available, but do not wait. Time and bone levels are essential. good luck

  27. QUESTION:
    Early Peridontal disease curable?
    Theres a hole/gap space between two teeth on my lower front middle teeth where my gums used to support the teeth.

    Tooths bit wobbly but my gums are pink and my gums only bleed if i floss hard.

    Is this curable?

    • ANSWER:
      Most likely if there is not too much bone loss. But you will need to see the dentist for evaluation and treatment and the sooner the better the chances. Good luck.

  28. QUESTION:
    My hubby has advanced peridontal disease. I can see the roots of his teeth. He has bad breath. What do I do?
    He refuses to go to a dentist….and it has really affected our intimate life…what’s left of it. The thought of the poison in his mouth grosses me out. I don’t want to come across “mean”, but he knows he has lost 50% of his bone and still will not do anything about this. Instead he has mints in his mouth constantly. Any suggestions of how I handle this issue?

    • ANSWER:
      You need to express to him how dangerous it is for him to not go to the dentist. He could die, or get very, very sick. You need to tell him you love him and want him around for a long long time. Stand by his side, and try to convince him to go, and SOON. Best of luck to ya both!

  29. QUESTION:
    peridontal disease.. gum disease..??
    If you have periodontal disease also know as gum disease… if you take very good care of it.. can your gums be healthy again.?

    • ANSWER:
      You should use xylitol toothpaste and mouthwash. It will help you enormously…if there is a chance of reversing it that is it.

  30. QUESTION:
    I just found out I have peridontal gum disease. What can I expect?
    Anyone have it, let me know it all. Please! Thanks, kitty

    • ANSWER:
      Literally take notes when you’re talking to your dentist. That will help you keep up with your dental health. It’ll also help you do research on your own regarding your situation. Try to get another dentist to take a look at your teeth – a free consultation – so that you can get a second opinion regarding your dental health and the costs of treatment. And try to hold onto as many as your natural teeth as you can.

      Also, get a good mouthwash or two, whether Listerine for germs and plaque, Plax for plaque and/or ACT for fluoride, etc. ACT is supposed to strengthen your teeth with fluoride, but remember not to eat or drink for half an hour after rinsing with it.

      When you’re flossing, your gums might bleed in certain areas. I don’t know what the solution to that is, but I know that it shouldn’t keep you from flossing every night, just be extra gentle in the areas that tend to bleed.

      Keep brushing your teeth after every single meal. And cut out sweets and hard candy. Remember that with periodontal disease, you’re at risk of losing your teeth, so you have to take extra good care of them on a daily basis.

      Eat as healthy as possible and don’t smoke. And do a lot of research. Here’s a good place to start:

  31. QUESTION:
    Is this peridontal disease? early? any cures…?
    I used to have gingivitis and my dentist refused to give me a clean and instead told me to brush and floss. So i did and what do you know my gingivitis is gone.

    However after it stopped i formed holes between my bottom front teeth in between two teeth. Rest of my teeth are fine but there is one hole where my gum used to be supporting a birdge between two of my teeth.

    So i went to the dentist and he said the hole is where the bone erode and told me i flossed well and brushed well and i asked if it was peridontal diesease and told me it was an early peridontal.

    My bottom teeth sometimes clicks out the root when i force with my tounge somtimes (not all the time) and its a tiny tiny bit wobbly. I have a hole between two of my teeth and im brushing and flossing.

    My dentist said my bone will grow back if i continue, will it? Even though i heard it wont if i have peridontal diesease.

    Its only a gap between two teeth and my teeth only bleeds when i floss that particular gap. Any ideas if this is peridontal? and will my gap grow back.

    • ANSWER:
      The bone will never grow back even if you don’t have periodontal disease. If you do have periodontal disease the bone loss will continue. The goal of periodontal treatment is to stop the bone loss from getting any worse. The only way bone can grow back is with a bone graft and these are questionable and costly. If things move and then click back into place, are you sure the bridge is not loose? Maybe a second opinion would be a good idea. Good luck.

  32. QUESTION:
    Is this Peridontal disease ?
    Hi,
    Since last May 2009, ive had very bad red sore gums, they are so painful, and they really itch between the teeth.
    I get a funny taste as well in my mouth.
    I had a bad bout of Gingivitis to start of with, and it seemed to subside,
    my Dentist and Hygenist have both said my gums are red, and slightly swollen, but its not Periodontal Disease.
    My Gums still bleed slightly when i brush my teeth, ive used Corsordyl Gel , Different toothpastes, mouth washes etc
    Nothing works, and its very severe pain, i can feel it knawing away.
    I know i have mild gum ressession, and the skin inside my mouth tens to peel away ??
    Sorry i meant tends to peel away, also the pain is like a burning sensation
    I also seem to have a permanent sore throat ??

    • ANSWER:
      what are you eating that you’re allergic to ? sometimes things you eat will affect your mouth just that way…see a Dr…

  33. QUESTION:
    How do you maintain peridontal disease without seeing a dentist?
    I will not have dental coverage till Summer time. It’s clear my gums are not as healthy as they should be (they bleed when I floss). I noticed a few months ago that the back of my bottom teeth have this white looking junk on them that I can’t get off (most likely plaque or tarter build up) but the teeth with the white stuff on them are starting to turn a light brown color. I also noticed by one of my tooths that a small piece of my gum is very puffy and bleeds very easy. The rest of my gums are in good shape but there is just that little section that doesnt look right. I brush 2x a day, floss, and use an antibacterial mouthwash. I even put tea tree oil on that infected part of my gum.
    Please don’t tell me I need to see a dentist. If I could believe me I would. I have no insurance and can’t even afford a co-payment right now.
    What can I do to prevent my teeth and gums from getting worse until I can see a dentist in summer time.

    • ANSWER:
      Buy a dental irrigator and use a anti-bacterial agent to get rid of the bacteria. Periodontal disease is an infection. Cure the infection and you cure the disease. A great anti-bacterial agent is salt mixed with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. This will cure you gum infection quickly. Either brush it on and leave the mixture on for as long as you can or use a dental irrigator and add the mixture to it. The tea tree oil is a good natural anti-bacterial agent – just tastes horrible. The key is to flush the whole area – disinfect it all.

      Many of the antibacterial mouthwashes are not effective. The big brands contain alcohol which makes the condition worse. Look for natural brands such as perioscript that contain herbs and natural agents with no alcohol. Your gums will rapidly firm, up turn pink and healthy again.

  34. QUESTION:
    Gum Bone Mouth disease. Does having all the teeth out cure it?
    I know the ideal is to hold onto as many teeth as possible. However. It has crossed my mind several times that if I had all my teeth extracted, got myself a set of denture plates – I’ve had no more absesses, no more serious peridontal problems, no more gum disease, no more expensive trips to the dentist every 3 months…ok, I might not have a very natural smile and have to deal with denture plates, but if it’s going to be constant pain and struggle to keep these teeth for the rest of my life, is it worth it, I ask myself…. wouldnt it be easier just to have them all out, does that stop peridontal disease?

    Is this the case?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes it is true that by getting your teeth extracted you will get rid of periodontitis.Periodontitis is inflammation of the periodontal ligament.Periodontal ligament is the part that attaches the tooth to the bone. Therefore no tooth no periodontitis. In saying that the earlier u extract your teeth, the higher ur chances of losing the bony ridge on which the denture sits. That is why you would find that a lot of people then find they cant cope with dentures and end up spending more money on glues which will destroy the taste of your food or on implants to hold the dentures in place. Ur health will also deteriorate because you can’t nourish urself as u used too.
      Advice- fix the really strong teeth. Take out the compromised ones, use partial dentures. This is not the most ideal treatment but most economical. This is wat I call a compromised treatment plan. Also get ur oral hygiene to a meticulous standard.Remember flossing is just as important. All studies show that most decay is between the teeth.
      Good Luck
      Feel free to contact me if you have any other dental concerns.

  35. QUESTION:
    periodontal (gum) disease, can it be reversed?
    I was told that I had a #5 pocket peridontal disease. At least, that’s what I think I was told. Someone correct me if I didn’t state that the correct way.

    Anyhow, is it because I drink diet cokes and tea? Do I need to floss 3x per day? Take calcium? What can I do to STOP the bone loss and reverse the damage I’ve caused already.

    My mother has been told she has some level of bone loss, should I be worried about osteoprosis?

    If my mouth bones are weak, would braces at age 30 be a bad idea? I don’t want them to pull my teeth from their sockets!

    My dentist wants to do a gum wash which will cost per quadrant after insurance. Is this very helpful?
    It is called A DEEP CLEANING…WHERE THEY NUMB YOUR MOUTH. I just couldn’t remember what he said.

    Until my visit to the dentist yesterday, it had been 2 years since my last cleaning. It’s my fault. So, I’m thinking of scheduling a cleaning every 3 months. I also think I’ll go ahead and schedule myself for the deep cleaning too.

    • ANSWER:
      I have peridodontal disease, I had deep pockets everywhere and I had one pocket that measured a 12. I was certain I would not keep my teeth, but due to a lot of effort on my part and a good dentist using proper therapy and surgery from a periodontist, all of my measurements are now 2 and 3.

      First step was regular cleaning, then quad scaling, then I went on an antibiotic just for this problem plus a prescription mouth wash.
      I brushed and flossed and used listerine about 3 times a day.
      All of my pockets healed except three from this treatment.
      They were a 12, and two 6 size ones.

      My dentist recommended I go to a periodontist. I did and had some additional x-rays did and they showed the bone loss in the areas with the deep pockets.
      He recommended 3 bone grafts. I had the surgery, in Feb. ’06, with just numbing, left with stitches and it took about two weeks to heal.
      At my first cleaning three months after the surgery all my pockets were down to a 2 and 3.
      My second cleaning was today and I am still at 2 and 3 and that is very good. The periodontist said he thinks I will have no more problems.
      I am very diligent about brushing- using a sonicare toothbrush, and flossing and using listerine.
      I think you can save your teeth, but must get all recommended treatment.
      Good luck.

  36. QUESTION:
    What the difference between dental plaque and tartar?
    Which is worse or detrimental to good oral health? Is one or the other a precurser of peridontal disease, gingivitis, etc.?

    • ANSWER:
      plaque is saliva, cellular debris, and bacteria tarter is basically calculus. calculus is hardened or mineralized plaque. both plaque and calculus can and will lead to gingivitis is not removed. which then turns into periodontitis then periodontal disease. plaque can be removed if you simply brush your teeth properly and floss. however, calculus has to be removed by a hygienist or dentist.

  37. QUESTION:
    can u get rid of gum disease without surgical gum procedure?
    i went to the dentist for a regular check up i hvad no cavaties and the oral hygenist at the office checked my gums for peridontal gum disease she told me i had the disease because i had some bleeding when i brushed my teeth and had a foul odor in my mouth at times but now im not having any bleeding or odor in my mouth could this go away or was i diagnosed falsely

    • ANSWER:
      No doctor diagnoise falsely. The opinion of the doctor should be correct. If you have a doubt you can have a second opinion from another dentist and have the treatment.

      Improve your oral hygiene. Like many other conditions, the best type of treatment is prevention. It is important to brush and floss regularly. Brushing should be done twice a day using proper technique. Flossing should be performed once a day and again, it is important that the technique be proper. There are other items that might be helpful for this purpose are -

      -Proxabrushes
      -Rubber tip stimulators which can be used when there are large spaces between the teeth.
      -Sulca brush
      -End tufted brush.

      Also get professional cleaning of the teeth for scales and gums and your dentist may treat with some simple and mild antibiotics and I hope these will suffice to give you relief. This will cure your gum disease and you can avoid surgical proceedures, which may not be required in the normal course.

      Please consult another dentist and have needed treatment. -

  38. QUESTION:
    Is rubbing neem oil on your gums after brushing a good idea?
    I’ve heard that neem oil reduces peridontal disease. Any dentists or ENT’s out there with an opinion?

    • ANSWER:
      Keep in mind, neem oil has a myriad of uses in folklore. “Neem oil is not used for cooking purposes but, in India and Bangladesh, it is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, hair products, body hygiene creams, hand creams) and in Ayurvedic, Unani and folklore traditional medicine, in the treatment of a wide range of afflictions. The most frequently reported indications in ancient Ayurvedic writings are skin diseases, inflammations and fevers, and more recently rheumatic disorders, insect repellent and insecticide effects.

      Traditional Ayurvedic uses of neem include the treatment of fever, leprosy, malaria, ophthalmia and tuberculosis. Various folk remedies for neem include use as an anthelmintic, antifeedant, antiseptic, diuretic, emmenagogue, contraceptive, febrifuge, parasiticide, pediculocide and insecticide. ” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neem_oil

      However, here is a link promoting neem for the teeth: http://www.neemgenie.co.uk/gum-disease.html
      However, this website is a little bit biased since they also sell the product.

      “Neem’s pain-relieving compounds will reduce the discomfort of a toothache.”
      * Neem kills the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
      * Neem kills the bacteria that cause Pyorrhea and Gingivitis. {Gum disease}
      * Neem prevents cell adhesion and helps to control plaque
      * Neem is very effective in areas of pain control

  39. QUESTION:
    peridontal experience.What would you do.?
    I’ll try to make this as brief as I can, I have peridontal disease, I’ve had the surgery to help.At my 6 month checkup I was consulting a new family dentist and they wanted to clean them as part of the consultation, I called the peridontist office,enlightened them and they said let him clean them this time and just check in next time. Ok, at the same time, I have a large gap in my two front teeth and was told to get braces,bonding,etc. a year ago.Due to lack of money and an elderly Mother who is freshly widowed and health problems, I couldn’t get in there until recently.I got my teeth cleaned, the peridontist comes in and flails his arms and is scolding me that He told me too do this a year ago and he’s not responsible if I get the braces and my teeth fall out in 3 years.(he wasn’t nice either) So shocked I asked what should I do then? He continues to scold me and said I told you to do this a year ago.These teeth are not good.I said so what, have them pulled and get a bridge or what? He then tells me to consult with my dentist.I’m not resposible. is all he kept saying. I haven’t seen you in a year.He scolded me so bad that it was hard to hold back the tears.It’s embarrassing enough without him getting loud about it.I think he expects me to just be glad I have teeth.I just wanted out of there.there’s only one other peridontist in our town and I really want to not look like an Appalation pig farmer.After I left I got mad after I got over my humiliation.It seems I need his permission to do do anything to my teeth because the family dentist and the orthodontist always want to confer with him first.Last year I kept my appt. with him 1 week after my father died and when he came in scolding me I bawled uncontollably.I explained to him I am the last to get anything done due to no insurance and an elderly sick mother and it doesn’t phase him he still scolds.What does this man want? I’d like to go to the other peridontist but that’s another .00 just to consult with me the first time and I hear he’s no good.Anybody had a similar experience?Can anyone explain this mans attitude to me? Other than not have the money to come as often as he says or Mom’s in the hospital at the time I don’t know what he wants from me?Why does wanting my teeth to look descent offend him so much?
    Intersting point of view,always nice to see the other side.Let me re-cap, last year, son has abcessed tooth,priority,,000.00 to have knocked out and do all work needed at hospital, husband looking like who from who-ville one day after work, needs root canal,,00.00 priority. Mother ( all 82 pounds on her 5 foot 7 inch frame )needs surgery ,may not live after priority.3 months of in and out surgery,pain blocks etc..priority.out of money set back for myself..gone.4 months of running seasonal business to make the money to get matters taken care of..priority..now we have the money and the time ,getting yelled at for not getting in here soon enough….priceless.
    Thank you kaleb but I have health insurance.Just not dental.

    • ANSWER:
      Your situation is difficult to say the least. I’m so sorry about your plight with your inconsiderate dentist. You have put him in a difficult position.

      You sound like you definitely need extensive and expensive help. He sees his role as providing a service for a fee being impossible due to your sad case. First he probably wants you to work with him in your duty to help yourself and he hears only excuses but to you they are reasons. Secondly he sees no dollars signs with you and is frustrated at you expecting him to wave a magic wand.

      You must show your willingness to work together with him and trust his judgement. If the periodontist is recommended then take his advice or you will insult his ability to help you achieve success. Be open to the professionals advice and remember they are trying to help and trust that you are on the same team.

  40. QUESTION:
    What a decision I have to make Any suggestions?
    I was diagnoised with peridontal disease which has been made worse with my diabeties. My teeth are gradually becoming loose and need extraction some are still fairly good. My dentist suggested extracting them gradually and replacing them with a denture Anyone had a simular story happen to them?

    • ANSWER:
      I’m sorry to hear it. This is similar to what I see very often. Your dentist probably wants you to keep your natural teeth as long as possible because nobody likes dentures. (Having some real teeth in there to anchor to are good for retention.) See if you can work on stabilizing your diabetes, then see if your dentist recommends more visits to the hygienist to try and slow down your periodontal disease. Good Luck.

  41. QUESTION:
    How do u get rid of embarassing bad breath?
    I brush and gargle, my dentist told me to floss often and I was told by one dentist that I was in the early stages of a peridontal disease and the new one I went to said no and that what I have is reversible with flossing, but I have this bad breathe. what could it be? If it is halitosis could I have gotton it from my ex? who often had bad breathe? Is halitosis treatable? How do u get it? Is it a doctor or dentist problem?
    For all the intelligent responses. I brush three times a day and I do brush in circles and gargle and I do brush my tongue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t really have an answer but you don’t really think you caught bad breath from another person do you? Oh, my gosh, that is so funny.

  42. 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!

  43. QUESTION:
    peridontal question?
    I just had surgery 2 weeks ago for peridontal disease. He did bone grafting due to the amount of bone loss I had. By implanting bone it would help save my teeth. Is it normal for some of the teeth to be loose after surgery, they weren’t ever loose before. My peridonist said it is normal after surgery and with time they will tighten back up. I just would like advice about this, I am worried to death they are going to fall out. I am not touching them or wiggiling them, just so you know. Thank you.
    A big thank you for your reply’s. I feel better, you’ve eased my mind. It’s nice to know other’s care enough to answer back.

    • ANSWER:
      A bone graft takes time to ‘take’. Drinks lots of milk for the calcium. Don’t wiggle those teeth or they will fall out ! Good luck.

      P.S. Diluted hydrogen peroxide rinses got my surgey incisions to heal over faster than the doctor expected.

  44. QUESTION:
    How do I treat this numbess and pain in my gum?
    its right in the front area around my lips. I do have peridontal disease but my peridontist said its more around my molars area instead of my front teeth. This pain is zapping away all my energy and is making me stress.

    • ANSWER:

  45. QUESTION:
    This morning my gums bled a little and want to treat–any advice?
    EEEEK. I have always practiced good oral hygiene, seen the dentist regularly, etc, but this morning while brushing one area of my gums started bleeding. I rinsed with Listerine and cringed as I wondered if this is the start of peridontal disease or just a fluke. Any advice would be appreciated. I am 53 and in good health.
    Thank you so much for the thoughtful answers.
    All of the answers are great!

    • ANSWER:
      There aren’t many people who like visiting the dentist. Of those that actually make and keep their appointments, the symptom of bleeding receding gums often has a lot to do with it. Most people have a habit of only seeking dental help when the problem is already out of control and will require a great deal of time and money to fix. If you have experienced this event firsthand, you know what this means. For those of you who haven’t had the problem of receding gums occur, read on to learn about ways to prevent a receding gum line from happening to you.

      * maintain good dental hygiene
      * eat a healthy, balanced diet
      * keep regular dental appointments

      You have been hearing about the importance of brushing your teeth and flossing since kindergarten. At this point, you are sure you know exactly what you are doing in regards to dental hygiene. Don’t be so sure. Most people aren’t aware that each time you brush your teeth, it should take no less than two minutes. Time goes by slowly while brushing the teeth and many people overestimate how long they have been brushing. It is important to brush fully to control the bacteria that cause gum disease and receding gums. Flossing is another one of those things that is easy to overlook. This one action is vital in keeping the gums clean and disease free. Aim to floss at least once a day.

      Source: http://www.themouthdoctor.com/recedinggums/2-bleedingrecedinggums.htm

  46. QUESTION:
    gum disease, toothache, any answers welcome?
    over last christmas i started to get a pain in my gums, they were bleeding and it was very intense. I went to the dentist who said i had gingivitis and done some work on a tooth also. the pain was very bad but i started flossing and using strong mouthwash and it had actually eased before my appointment at the denstist. six months later and i am working abroad, i felt a pain start to come back,

    i can honestly hand on my heart tell you i have never felt a pain like this. throbbing, burning searing pain all over my mouth to the point of i felt near to passing out from the pain and even strong painkillers like ibruprofen done nothing to relieve it. i am due to return home to the uk in six weeks where i have a dentist, the fact is i cannot afford the dental care here. i seen the doctor who i am covered for here in my job, they tapped all my teeth and ruled out an abscess, said they could see only a slight inflamation and prescribed me anti-inflammatory painkillers, after a week of pain that quite honestly i thought i was not going to make it through, 2 of these tablets were enough to make it go away.

    i am really worried though, even all the research i have looked at on gingivitis and peridontal disease it never suggests the pain can be this severe. i spoke to a local dental nurse who mentioned something like AUD, AUG i cannot really remmeber and said that can cause severe pain.

    any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      There are many things that can cause the problem you are experiencing. The first thing is to eliminate ALL of anything that says “Diet” on it. That is either a drink or food that contains very toxic chemicals that damage your body in many ways and the teeth is one of them.

      Since you are flossing and brushing regularly, that indicates another problem is happening. If you have inadequate hydrochloric acid production in your stomach, you will be getting lots of plaque build up on your teeth and this contributes heavily to gum disease, etc. Taking drugs like anti-inflammatories and pain killers greatly slows down the natural healing process and extends the problem; not a good thing.

      Mouth washes you buy in stores are one of the worst things you can put in your mouth. They only kill a few germs, at best, and contain chemicals that damage the body. Typical toothpastes contain things like Sodium Laurel Sulfate that is a surfactant that causes the toothpaste to suds, but also opens the pores of your mouth letting bacteria and germs into the tissues. Fluoride is a terrible thing to put in your mouth. It kills intestinal flora and damages your body in so many ways.

      Start using a good toothpaste that does NOT contain all those chemicals, like Peelu or other health related tooth pastes. The next thing is to get some NEEM OIL and NEEM BARK that you mix together to make a paste. Apply this to the gums (on both sides) you are having problems with in the morning and at night. Within 2 days, you will see a huge difference and the healing is very fast. Keep doing this for a couple weeks and you will see the ginivitis problem go away. If you have dental pockets, those will go away as well, but it will take longer. Very severe pockets with a rating of about 5, will take about 60 days to go away.

      If you have unbearable pain, get some clove oil at the pharmacy and put that on the areas of pain and you will get instant relief.

      One more thing you can do that will help with fighting germs in the mouth is “Oil pulling.” Get some coconut oil and put a Tablespoon of it in your mouth and swish it around for 2 minutes. Spit it out (don’t swallow it because it contains lots of bacteria, etc.) and that will sanitize the mouth and give you better breath.

      good luck to you

  47. QUESTION:
    Can you get gum disease for having braces on for 6 years?
    6 years of having braces on, those six years i hadnt went to the dentist. i was 12 at the time, my parent went through hard times, and we couldnt afford to go back. Probably during the 2nd year of having the braces on, the wire fell off. So for the next 4 years i just had brackets on my teeth. I had a palatal expander on the roof of my mouth. I seriously became my own dentist and i took the palatal expander off with pliers. I couldnt stand having that weird feeling of metal on the top of my mouth,plus it made me speak weird…so during all this time of having just the brackets on, i cant even count how many people have asked me where’s the wire at? all the time, it shot down my self confidence and especially going through high school. my dream is to have straight healthy teeth, and to be able to smile and talk to people without them thinking, why do you only have brackets on.
    I am now going to go to the dentist in three days and i am sooo happy. Im just embarassed, i know i have a few cavities and i hope i dont have peridontal disease. I cant wait to go to the dentist and start the process of having braces all over again.

    • ANSWER:

  48. QUESTION:
    Warm salt water for periodontal disease?
    While I’m waiting to get root planing/scaling treatment, I have heard that warm salt water can be good for peridontal disease. Does salt water actually kill the bacteria? Does it have to be a special kind of salt and can I just use the salt from my salt shaker, i.e. put some in a mug with water and heat it in microwave? How warm should it be?
    Any downsides to this?
    has anybody had any of the laser treatments available for periodontal disease? Do any health insurers cover the laser treatments?
    I have a couple of 7mm periodontal pockets and several 4 and 5mm pockets
    should I just buy any brand of a bag of salt from grocery store? should it be the iodized kind?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, salt water does kill bacteria (yes, regular table salt can be used, but you’d have to use a lot).

      Unfortunately, it won’t really help with the Periodontal disease, because it’s usually too far advanced – you probably have bone loss that can’t be reversed, although i suppose it could kind help it from getting worse by reducing the inflammation.

      That said, I’ve looked at dental websites and I don’t see any recommendation to use saltwater as a means to help with periodontal disease – all I see are recommendations to use it after root planing.

      I suspect that whatever benefit it may incur would be too small to notice at this point.

  49. QUESTION:
    Does Periodontal Disease always require a deep cleaning?
    My dentist told me i had peridontal disease. I have to much plaque build up once they took it off i have some ridges in the back of my bottom teeth. All the trouble is with my four bottom teeth. They get really sensitive bleed easily gums are a little more pinkish than normal, irritated.

    She said it looked really bad ure gonna need a deep cleaning. She then saw my x rays and said u dont need a deep cleaning with a regular cleaning you’re fine.

    What do you all think? I bought the mouth wash they advised there. I’m flossing now and brushing well. I’m going to invest in a electric toothbrush? This really scares me I’m only 21.

    My mom got dentures when she was 40 … All her teeth became loose. I’m so scared of this.

    • ANSWER:
      First of all, you must take a good care of your teeth at home (brush, floss, mouthwash). Flossing is important which helps you to remove impacted food –> no calculus in between teeth and underneath gum line –> no deep cleaning. Mouthwash help to kill bacteria and naturalize acid in your mouth (bacteria produce acid) –> reduce inflammation.
      Electric toothbrush is a good idea since it makes you brush long enough and more efficiently.
      Of course, make sure you see your dentist to follow up regularly! Control it , don’t let it get worse!

      Second, you should know WHY you have periodontal disease in order to avoid from that risk factor. Otherwise, no matter hard you try to clean your teeth, you gum still gets inflamed.
      Here are risk factors leading to periodontal diseases
      1. #1 Smoking (quit if you do, 6times risk to have oral cancer)
      2. Alcohol
      3. Genetic (your mom oral health)
      4. Stress (easy gum bleeding)
      5. Bad oral hygiene
      6. Diet (too much sugar, soda..)
      8. some medical diseases (diabetics..)

      To answer your question, dentists do deep cleaning if you have calculus/plaque on the roots surface. Maybe after looking at the Xray, your dentist doesn’t see you have any on the roots so you don’t have to have deep cleaning done.

      Hope this helps :)

  50. QUESTION:
    I need a tooth “deep cleaning”, How bad does it hurt?
    The dentist says I have stage 3-4 peridontal disease and need the deep cleaning (root scaling) I am scared to death and worried about how much it will hurt.

    • ANSWER:
      I am about to have this done as well. They are going to give me a local anastetic. Just be brave and remember 1. you are doing what you need to do and 2. how good your mouth is going to feel when it’s all over.


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