Gum disease?

Question

I have had gum disease problems since i was a kid. Now that I'm older my dentist says my teeth are getting lose and I should consider getting them pulled and getting false teeth. She says I'm having bone loss. I was thinking about checking into permanent teeth but unsure if i would even be a right candidate for this plus the price seems to be out of reach. I regret that in my younger days I didn't do more to control this problem but it seems to late now. Any suggestions. I just don't want to have problems eating with false teeth as some friends I know have. Is there any other procedures that can be done that makes artificial teeth stay in place better? Any advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Periodontal disease is heredity mostly. you can start working on your gums. Brush your gums but, not away from your teeth. Glyoxide is a peroxide type of mouth disinfectant. this works good around gums and also lightens your teeth. You should call around and find out who in your town has an ultrasonic cavitron this will get your gums on the right path without periodontal surgery. You must be ready to begin a whole different regiment of tooth brushing/gum brushing. You can save your teeth if u do this. Remember do bot brush your gums away from your teeth. this will do more harm. you want to stimulate your gums so they will regrow around your teeth. This should hold your teeth in you want to get your gums so that they do not bleed. no matter how hard u brush. I had a spot that i was told would not regrow but i worked it until it regenerated healthy stimulation and circulation i believe works because it did heal on me and it as getting very serious. Remember to brush all your gums and teeth. don't get slack in this. Don't get in a bad routine of not brushing. or even missing a spot. it could be detrimental to your teeth. Good luck. If u don't understand write me and I'll try to be more specific. Happy brushing, start with a child or soft brush.

Answer 2

Gingivitis is a non-destructive periodontal disease (affecting the tissues of the mouth) which is usually in response to bacterial biofilms (also known as plaque). So don’t be fooled by the smoothness behind your teeth, while it might feel normal, it could be the cause of oral problems later on!
While gingivitis is supposed to be non-destructive, without immediate treatment to address this problem in due time, gingivitis can start destroying the tissue in the mouth to an extent beyond repair

Answer 3

If you don’t know too much about gingivitis, don’t feel bad.
A recent poll showed that 60% of adults know little about gum disease, its symptoms, causes, treatments and consequences.
Gingivitis, the top dental problem for people over 18, is the mildest form of gum disease. This early stage of gum disease develops when bacteria build up between the gums (gingiva) and the base of the teeth they surround.
Gingivitis is usually caused by the improper cleaning of teeth.
If you’ve only got gingivitis, consider yourself lucky. Gingivitis acts as an early warning signal that you could be heading for serious dental health problems. In fact, Gingivitis is the baby brother of Periodontitis. (inflammation around the tooth) This more severe form of gum disease is usually connected with loss of teeth.

What Symptoms does Gingivitis present?

Here’s the good news. Most symptoms are mild:
• Gums are moderately inflamed
• Gums are sensitive to touch
• Gums bleed easily while brushing, flossing, or probing
• Gums might itch
• Bad breath might be present
Now, the bad news. Most symptoms are mild.
Because Gingivitis symptoms are easy to ignore people often do just that. Many gingivitis patients don’t even know they have Gingivitis because they have no obvious symptoms. As a result, their disease can progress silently to the more serious dental disease, Periodontitis, without warning.
How Do You Get Gingivitis?
Teeth and gums need to be kept clean.
While heredity and other medical factors can influence the development of Gingivitis, the major cause is poor oral hygiene. Food trapped under the gums combines with bacteria to create plaque, a “toxic stew” that irritates the gums and makes them bleed. This colorless film of sticky material containing food particles, bacteria, and saliva attaches itself to the tooth above and below the gum line encouraging Gingivitis and tooth decay.
Then plaque, the “toxic stew,” hardens into tartar (calculus) in just 24 hours. Each day this “contaminated crust” grows. That’s why you need to remove plaque every day no matter what. Only a dental professional can remove tartar.

Why Should You Worry About Gingivitis?
Untreated, Gingivitis leads to periodontitis. Gingivitis can mean minor blood loss; Periodontitis can mean major tooth loss.
Evidence is mounting of potential links between Gingivitis and more serious health concerns. Healthy immune systems normally fight off the bacteria developing in the mouth. When this protection is compromised in any way, the added bacteria in the bloodstream appear to increase the risk of stroke or heart disease.
Remember, it’s not what Gingivitis is but what it leads to – irreversible Periodontitis and likely tooth loss.

How Do You Find Out if You Have Gingivitis?
Visit your dentist twice a year. During the exam, your gums will be assessed for Gingivitis - bleeding, swelling, and firmness. In addition, your dental professional will check plaque and tartar build-up above and below the gum line.

What Gingivitis Treatments Are Available?
Early Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and regular oral care at home. The dentist or hygienist will probably help reduce the current buildup of tartar by scaling the teeth. Scaling removes tartar and plaque from the surface of the infected teeth.
Reversing Gingivitis is all about daily plaque control – essentially sound oral hygiene. That means, in most cases, stopping the plaque in your mouth is really in your own hands. Brush every day.
Dental professionals recommend oral irrigation as a great way to really clean teeth and gums.
Brushing and flossing will not get under the gums where the bacteria have set up housekeeping.
Oral irrigators get what tooth brushes and floss don’t, so plaque and tartar never come back.
Oral irrigators flood the mouth with a jet of water under pressure to flush offending food particles and bacteria from the mouth.
Oral irrigators can now be found that attach to your showerhead or you bathroom sink faucet and are very easy to use.
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