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periodontitis?


well, I think I have periodontitis...I'm no dentist, but I've looked at the symtoms and I seem to have them...receding gum lines and a tooth of mine seems quite sensitive....when I push on it. It seems to only be on my lower teeth though. I don't know am I a lost cause? I'm so young but I have no insurance and no money to go to the dentist right now.....Could my teeth still be fixed? Is it too late...I mean my teeth don't look horrible
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the recession will cause sensitivity, try using an extra soft toothbrush and sensodyne or any toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Flossing is a MUST. If you have no dental insurance I highly recommend you floss daily and brush twice a day to prevent any problems. If the bleeding/redness doesn't go away after awhile then you may have perio disease. The sensitive tooth may be a cavity, if it hurts when drinking cold water etc. But it is unlikely to have periodontitis under age 30. Ask family members to see if they have the same problem, could have genetic perio problems. If you can scrape together enough money for a dental cleaning that would be best to remove tartar and bacteria under gums then just keep up with flossing, brushing  (+ info)

Periodontitis?


With periodontal disease am I doomed to have reddish almost pink gums even if I've been doing all the deep cleaning, perio maintanance, and oral care at home for the rest of my life? Oh I had 4mm pockets in my teeth. So I know that I will go back to regular dental cleanings twice a year. But I want my gums to look a little bit more normal. Will this ever happen or the way the look now is how they will look till I loose all my teeth??? I feel so bad about myself and hate that I didn't go to the dentist on time. It's like I'm obssessing about my gums now. Can someone help me???
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I used to work as a dental assistant. If you keep up with your appointments pretty soon you will be fine!  (+ info)

How long does periodontitis take to result in tooth loss?


From the time that one develops periodontal disease, what is the length of time (on average) it takes for the disease (without receiving professional dental treatment) to result in the first tooth loss?
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It's a silent killer because periodontitis doesn't hurt. Usually I see it in patients in their fifties, but I've seen it in patients in their twenties. The chief complaint is that they can't chew with certain teeth b/c it moves around too much. Or they can't chew on a certain side b/c they have a massive infection around the teeth. Extractions is the usual treatment for severe periodontitis.

This is the most frustrating disease b/c it's 100% preventable and 100% manageable (periodontitis never goes away, you have to manage it if you get it, like diabetes). Regular dental visits 2 times a year even if nothing hurts. This disease won't hurt in the beginning. Brush and floss and if you don't know how to do it properly just google it.

I think many of my patients truly underestimate it because they don't want to pay for an office visit, check up x-rays, and a cleaning. Their mentality is, if it doesn't hurt, I don't have a problem. Once they get the disease, they're unhappy because I can't "fix it" for them, I can only tell them how to manage it.  (+ info)

Can a dentist help my periodontitis?


I have periodontal disease. I've never gone to a dentist because my family has never had dental insurance, along with the usual feelings of fear and embarrassment.

My gums have receded and I've tried to keep the disease from getting worse by brushing all the time and using Listerine. I called a periodontist's office, but he's booked until June. I'm scared to wait that long.

The lady told me to go to a dentist, but I know that my problem is more so for a periodontist and not a regular dentist. I know I will probably have to have root planning and scaling.

Will going to a dentist be even worth it? I'm scared to wait any longer, but I need to go to a periodontist, but all of them in my area seem to be booked up for at least a few months.

I know it's not at the beginning. I guess it's moderate to severe. My teeth don't seem loose or anything like that, but I'm still scared out of my mind, especially since I can't seem to get to a periodontist soon.
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seek out a dental clinic in your area. some hospitals have them. or u can go to a dental college. they go by what u can afford, u may be able to pay nothing. a periodontist would help. to keep from losing your teeth, everyday take vitamin c and calcium w/ vit. d. luck to u.  (+ info)

Do gums bleed in all three stages of periodontitis?


I just want to know if gums bleed and are sensitive in gingivitis,early periodontitis,moderate periodontit is and advanced periodontitis.cause i think i have it but my gums do not bleed and don't feel sensitive..
so perio problems without bleeding is still peridontitis?
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Yes.its almost a certainty,however gum problems in general can occur with bleeding.check with a dentist.  (+ info)

What is the difference between Gingivitis and Periodontitis disease?


Gingivitis is the first stage of Periodontal disease and it's the chronic inflammation of the gums alone.
If left untreated it spreads to the underlying periodontal ligament and alveolar bone and that's when the teeth begin to become loose as their supporting structure is lost.
This is the last stage and is known as Periodontal Disease.
Gingivitis affects the gums and Periodontal affects the supporting structures of the teeth.  (+ info)

Can dentist tell periodontitis from initial exam and x rays?


If it was bad would he say so. I was only told i need deep cleaning. Nothing about bad disease or anythng
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Can periodontitis heal if good oral care is taken ?


or do the gums really need surgery?
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Good oral would probably have prevented the periodontal disease so trying this alone to "cure" it now is too late.

Alternatives to sugery include scaling and root-planing. These are the components of periodontal debridement and when combined with very good oral hygiene can allow gum tissue to heal and reattach to the teeth. Debridement and oral hygiene are for the early stages of periodontal disease but even with advanced disease, debridement is often used before surgery and can limit the areas of gum tissue that ultimately require surgery.

The need for surgery depends on the stage the disease has reached and only your dentist can determine that. Another thing to keep in mind is that another condition can sometimes aggrevate and excelerate gum disease -- malocclusions (parafunction). So this is something that would need to be addressed.  (+ info)

Is there a over the counter for Periodontitis?


I think I have it but only my top gums bleed and I can't pay a dentist. I floss and brush daily. I Brush twice a day and rinse my mouth with water after every meal or drink.
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You really need to go get it checked out. It sounds to me like you have gum disease and it can spread to your brain if you don't get it taken care of. There are discount dental plans if you do not have dental coverage that can save you a lot of money when going to the dentist. You should really go and get it checked out.  (+ info)

Deep cleaning for Periodontitis in one sitting, possible?


Hi everbody,
I have Periodontitis and the doctor told me that it will require four sesssion of deep cleaning for each quads. I talked with other doctor and he said me you can have deep cleaning in one session for all the quads. Is it a wise thing to do in one session.
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ummm depending on how bad your teeth are - do you want one quad sore or your whole mouth. i would try to do two quads at a time. recommended is one at a time  (+ info)

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