my gums are sometimes soft, but they don't bleed. however, my gums look as if they are receeding but i am only 17, so can this happen. i don't particularly brush my teeth hard, i just brush them normal. however, i can smell this weird smell which i think is coming from my mouth, i cant realy describe it but its kinda lke rubber i think. but i smell it even after ive just brushed my teeth., but im terrified of my dentist, and plus hes really cute, so im too embarased to go. please help.
2007-05-10 09:50:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Go to the dentist you will regret if you don't.
2007-05-10 09:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See another dentist you feel more comfortable with. It may or may not be gum disease. But you don't have to have bleeding to have the early form of gum disease. And a bad taste in mouth or bad smell can also be gum disease. Gum recession can be caused by brushing too hard. The only way to see what's going on is to see the dentist. Sorry, wish I had a better answer. If it is gum disease, only a dentist can control it. If it's gum recession, it could be linked to gum disease or brushing to hard. You can ask how to brush your teeth. I did and I realized I was brushing wayyy too hard. Good luck!
2007-05-10 10:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Amy L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see your dentist. Your mouth is a sounding board for the rest of your body, and if there's something wrong with your gums, there could very well be something wrong somewhere else--for example gum disease can lead to more severe problems such as heart attack and stroke. If you are too embarrassed to see that dentist, by all means see another one. Receeding gums = eventual tooth loss.
2007-05-10 09:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by realestateemt 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it does seem that you have a infection of some type and best goe see the qute one while you can cause if you leave it much longer you wont need a dentist and any way you ever had a bad tooth ache well if you have you will know that the fear of a dentist is in your mind go get a check prevention is better than cure
2007-05-10 10:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by shaun559@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seriously need to see a dentist.
You should also make sure you are getting enough vitamin C in your diet.
2007-05-10 10:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LENNI,
YOUR DENTIST WILL DO PERIODONTAL PROBING TO SEE IF YOU HAVE THE BEGINNING STAGES OF GUM DIISEASE, BUT YOU'RE JUST 17 SO IT'S UNLIKELY FOR YOU TO HAVE GUM DISEASE.
PS: IF THE MALE DENTIST DISTRACTS YOUR ATTENTION FIND A FEMALE DENTIST.
FYI 75% OF ADULT AMERICANS CURRENTLY HAVE GUM DISEASE.
2007-05-10 12:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another dentist, but go to a dentist.
2007-05-10 09:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by Paul P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your teeth fall out
2007-05-12 14:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by barnowl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*get your doctor to have a look .explain your fear.don,t be shy with the doctor. the smell may not be coming from your gums.it may be coming from your stomach.only your doctor can tell you.good luck.
2007-05-10 10:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by fushia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you,ll have to go to the dentist ,because he,ll be the one who fits your dentures;,,.
2007-05-10 10:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋