Gum Disease. I have these gaps between my gums & teeth. Dentist says it's gum disease.?

Question

Dentist cleaned teeth real good. I do as he says, brush twice a day,floss, & use a good anticeptic mouth wash but, nothing has changed.Could the gaps be from brushing to hard? Also,I whare a plate with two fake front teeth(knocked out when I was 18 ) I whare the plate 24/7 (I clean them every night) Do you think that because I whare the plate 24/7 that could be causing the gum disease?

only my top teeth are effected. The plate is also on top.

Answer 1

You most likely have the gaps because you have lost bone support for your teeth and they have loosened and elongated. Since you were hit in the mouth and lost your two front teeth, this in turn caused trauma to the other teeth as well which prob. contributed to the perio problem. Any time someone has tooth trauma whether it is from being hit in the mouth or grinding all of the time, this can cause the teeth to loosen and lose much of their support from the bone and surrounding tissue (the periodontal ligament). Keep following your dentists rec'd and ask if there are any treatments that are right for you to keep your condition from progressing.

Answer 2

If it's gum disease and if the dentist has the problem under control then it won't get worse. It's a bit hard to understand your situation fully from your question. Perhaps go see a periodontist (gum specialist) for an opinion and possible treatment. Your dentist should have been able to explain your situation more fully, but I'm only guessing here.

Answer 3

I doubt the plate is the problem. The general reasons for gum problems are 1) age, 2) maintenance, and 3) smoking makes it worse.
I've decided that it's a losing battle, because none of my gaps or pockets have improved, but I follow the dentist's orders anyway so I can keep the battle going as long as possible... sort of a "holding action" strategy here.

Good luck.

Answer 4

So long as you continue to brush and floss, I would think your gums would improve. You have to take a dentist's advice with just a small grain of salt. After all, they rely on repeat visits. One way you can tell if your gums are healthy is to run your tongue across them. If you feel a "stippled" uneven sensation on the tip of your tongue, they are healthy. If they feel really smooth, I would suggest getting an electric toothbrush. Diligent use of the electric toothbrush will massage your gums and remove tartar and plaque better than ordinary brushing.

Answer 5

you should never wear your partial 24/7!!! you can get a yeast infection in your mouth....i doubt that you'd like that.
if the dentist said gum disease, then it's gum disease. no amount of brushing and flossing is going to make that tissue regenerate. as the other person said, you can seek a consulation at a periodontal office to see if a tissue recontouring surgery would benefit you.
again, take your partial out everynight!! never sleep in it

Answer 6

Do you mean receding gums? If so, it could be from brushing too hard. My dentist recommended a spin brush. They are battery operated and cost around $10. They get your teeth really clean in much less time than a manual toothbrush.

Answer 7

Just follow the prescription given by the dentist and take care of your teeth and gums. Regards, Fred

Answer 8

It's great that you take such good care of your teeth! I would request that you please call and ask your dentist about the gum disease. He/she is the expert on this information. It might be the plate that is causing the problem that could be irritating the gum area. Take care.

Answer 9

If you have gum disease it needs to be treated before it gets worse. You partial plate is not what is causing it. For some reason you have excess bacteria in your mouth so have your dentist refer you to an oral surgeon to get this treated.

Answer 10

Doesn’t sound like gum disease to me.. it sounds like gingival recession, forget your regular dentist and seek a consultation from a "Periodontist" you can find one in the phone book