About four years ago I visited the dentist and had my last cleaning (I've been 95% cavity-free all my life), but had to return to see a hygenist and get my gums "scraped" (great fun that was). I went back to school for three years and now am having problems again. My gums bleed ALL the time, especially when I brush or floss (I brish often but, admittedly, have slacked off on the flossing the last couple of years). In addition, I have "old man" breath and it's getting to be embarrassing since I work in customer service. I will be getting dental insurance in about three months and want to wait to see the dentist until then. In the meantime, there are small white puffy patches above my two front teeth. The best temporary solution I can find is rinsing with hydrogen peroxide, but that's only temporary. What can I do in the meantime until I'm eligible for dental insurance?
2007-01-11 08:59:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
First off stop using the hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash. I am currently a Dental Hygiene student in my final semester, and have seen more gingival damage done with hydrogen peroxide than with anything else. It's okay to use OCCASSIONALLY but not as a permanent mouthwash. We DO NOT recommend it at all. Second, you need to see a dentist. He will be the only one who can tell you exactly what is wrong. Please do not let this go undiagnosed.
2007-01-11 09:26:11 · answer #1 · answered by OfficialRDH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a severe case of pyorrhea (beyond gingivitis!) and are in danger of losing your teeth. Start off by getting an antibiotic to clear up the infection.
Any ethical dentist will send you to a periodontist before touching you. You probably need gum surgery, and even bone grafts.
According to my periodontist, people who get fewer cavities have more problems with their gums because of the pH of their saliva.
If you can't to a private dentist yet, contact a dental school near you. They have lower rates than private dentists do.
2007-01-11 09:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listerine helps a lot with gingivitis, regular brushing and flossing and get to the dentist as soon as your insurance works out. In fact, call one now and make an appointment for 3 months in the future. Dentists make new patients wait about a month before they can get you in, so make it now.
Also consider just going in and footing the bill, see if they'll do payments.
2007-01-11 09:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by nokhada5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds horribly painful. The best thing to do would be to continue flossing and brushing and rinsing. Make sure your toothbrush reaches all areas of your mouth. Use a toothpaste that fights and prevents dental diseases and concerns. And try using the mouth rinse ACT... it strengthens the minerals in your teeth and delays/prevents tooth decay. It also helps kill germs that cause bad breath. My dentist recommended this to me to help with tooth decay.
2007-01-11 09:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by artsycasey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solutions Listen Up:
Either your brushing too hard,If so use a soft brush only
Get some Peroxyl Oral Cleanser now!
Gargle and floss twice or more a day.
If your not cleared from bleeding in a week! go to the dentist..
Make sure you use anti-plaque,or gingivitis mouthwash too!
2007-01-11 09:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a combination of things. The bleeding sounds like gingivitis and the white puffy patchs sound like abscess teeth. you need to go see the doctor right away! this is infection in gums. this could spread and could be dangerous. dont risk it. at least go to get a prescription.
2007-01-11 09:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by perfectnpink_17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to floss and you need to suck it up and go get you teeth cleaned that's the only thing that is going to help since it's been a few years since you've had it done
2007-01-11 13:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by kristylee116 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋