I'm sorry, I guess i'm pretty stupid to not know that.... the dentist said i had severe gingividas..... is that better or worse than minor gingividas? Is it really bad or just normal?
2007-12-29 12:12:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
As a dental hygienist, I can tell you that severe gingivitis is a serious and severe issue. If you are a young person with severe gingivitis and you do not treat it properly with regular dental cleanings and proper brushing and flossing, you will likely lose your teeth! Severe gingivitis can be painful with swollen, bleeding gums and it usually gives you bad breath. The good news is that is is usually treatable; it just takes work. It's not stupid to ask questions, especially about a medical condition. A more educated patient is going to be a more motivated patient, so please search for more info on gingivitis so you can help yourself.
2007-12-29 13:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by RDH 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Severe= Bad Minor=Jump for Joy Good
2007-12-29 12:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you are not stupid at all, it is a perfectly reasonable question.
Severe gingivitis is worse than minor, but gingivitis is not a serious condition. The good thing is that the dentist has seen you and has hopefully has advised you how to care for your gums which means that the gingivitis should not get any worse and in fact should soon be better.
Just keep with the good toothbrushing and the mouthwash and you'll be ok. Take care :-)
2007-12-29 12:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by dragondrums 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe is worse,and yes that usually means it's really bad.
2007-12-29 12:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by Shard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe is really bad. Minor is not so bad.
2007-12-29 12:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by littlekitty1985 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe gingivitis is worse than minor gingivitis.
2007-12-29 12:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by ☮♥☺♪♫☼ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe is unfortunately worse.Whichever way you look at it,neither way is good-weather it's bad OR normal.I wish you the very best.Remember,you WILL get through it.
2007-12-29 12:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by butterflydsc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
severe is worse..
definition from Dictionary.com
severe is grave; critical: a severe illness.
Minor:
Dictionary .com says lesser, as in size, extent, or importance
2007-12-29 12:17:47 · answer #8 · answered by john 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your gums are in bad shape, did he give you a treatment plan? this is something that needs to be addressed, it will only get worse...
follow up with treatments
forget about the mouthwash, buy floss instead and use it...
2007-12-29 12:31:27 · answer #9 · answered by dental asst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
2007-12-29 12:30:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋