I have had my current dentist for about 12 months. After a thorough 1st examination he found a few level 4 and perhaps 5 gum pockets. Now he has a NEW hygienist and she found 6's and a 7 in a gum pocket that was 'scaled' about 15 months ago by a previous dentist. My flossing habits have improved & my meds haven't changed. I feel I am being taken. This dentist office is only about 15 months old and my area of town is building out like crazy. The dentist office is 1.5 mi. away. Do I need to find another more established dentist who is not counting on me paying for his/her practice. How much bearing does my Mom's previous periodontal problems have w/ my current dental health. I have also reached out to my previous dentist of 20+ years for his help since I moved out of his state 4 yrs ago. I am about ready to have all teeth yanked out or pack up my full mouth x-rays and hit the road. Thanks!
2007-08-31 17:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by Nancy R 2 in Health ➔ Dental
First, you could get a second opinion which would cost you some money, but could confirm or refute what your current dentist/hygienist has said. That being said, if you are having a problem with gingivitis and periodontal disease then you should be having a cleaning every 3 months. The bacteria in your pockets cannot be cleaned out by you completely. You can only reach about 3mm deep on your own, so for that reason you might be getting deeper pockets (more inflammation of the gums) as a result. Your new hygienist may also probe a bit more aggressively than the other. My suggestion is to try to retain your natural teeth since they are so much better than dentures. Dentures are not care free or cost free either. I have many patients that have pocketing that continue to keep their teeth for many many years. Good luck
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist
2007-09-04 16:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by jamrdh70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A regional dentist did the very identical factor with me! He additionally screwed up a teeth with a poorly made/geared up filling, then charged me for redoing his possess mistake! I went again to my ancient dentist per week later (he's 70mi from me and I used to paintings with him). He took one seem in my mouth, probed throughout my gums, and referred to as the periodontist HIMSELF. I used to be in her workplace half-hour later. As it grew to become out, I wanted surgical procedure on all four quadrants, an extraction, and six bone grafts. My dentist additionally stated I must have had a crown located at the screwed-up teeth on the grounds that there used to be so little of it left after the regional quack had messed with it. I reside in a small the town, so spreading the phrase approximately the crummy dentist will impact his industry, thank God!!
2016-09-05 19:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by dysart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You & I are in the SAME "boat". I have bad teeth too- & my Dentists have all KINDS of "plans" to lift THOUSANDS of Dollars from my wallet- in order to "repair" my mouth. :( MY PLAN is- to sceduale my Dental visits for ONCE a MONTH (to spread out the expense AND pain)- until either my mouth FINALLY gets done- or I die of old age (the latter seems MORE probable). Whatever you decide to do- good luck. Believe me- I really DO- "Feel Your Pain..." Good luck. :)
2007-08-31 18:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
detect gum disease earlier to have a good prevention. have a good oral hygiene to keep bad bacteria at bay. know that the source of gum disease is bacteria that proliferate in the mouth. keep the mouth hydrated by drinking lots of fluids. have regular dental check up and regular dental routines. boost up immune system to fight any oral diseases. for more gum care tips that are safe and effective visit http://www.themouthdoctor.com
2007-09-04 10:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I notice you didn't mention mouthwash. Try it.
2007-08-31 17:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by Greg M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋