Archives for July, 2011

I have always had healthy gums, so why all of a sudden do I have pain and swelling?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hi there dr jose, the other day I had a sudden localized swelling in lower gingiva, yet I have no history of trauma or gum disease and have always had healthy gums. Yet I have one tooth that is very tender, this is associated with swelling which filled with blood only after the second day, is there a diagnosis that you could give me or any advice to get rid of it and prevent it coming back? thanks for your time

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

My gums are red and sore, am I developing gum disease?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hello recently i have noticed on my bottom jaw at the top of my gum in between my teeth it is quite red and sore i am very worried about this . I wear invisible retainers that i have to wear all the time and a lot of plaque builds up quickly. i googled gum disease and my teeth don’t look as bad as the images that came up. Do i have the early stages of gum disease? Or is is just temporary swollen gums? I have only noticed the swellings in the last day.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Why have my gums started to bleed?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hi

i have always been really good at keeping my teeth and mouth clean through what I think is proper dental hygiene practice ( brushing twice a day, fluoride mouthwash and flossing) but i have recently started noticing an increase in blood when i am brushing my teeth and this is worrying me greatly. is it possible that i am brushing too hard ony my gums and this is the root of the problem? or do you think i could have underlying gum disease? should I go and see my dentist, I feel like I’l be wasting his time though.   thanks for reading and any help you can give me would be greatly valued

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Why do I have gum disease?

July 22nd, 2011
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Everytime I go to the dentist they say I have something wrong with my teeth. I took many steps.

1. I dont drink any fizzy juice or sweets packed with sugar.

2. I brush twice sometimes three times a day, in morning and after dinner but not straight after. using circular motions with the brush, angling it into my gum.

3. I use Listerine mouth wash stuff as well and occaisionally floss.

the only thing i realise iv done wrong is not flossing enough but surely what iv been doing to look after my teeth would not end up with filling after filling!

also how hard should you brush your teeth I never used to brush them too hard and i got loads of problems so i brush them a little more pressure yet still same problems!

also iv been told I could have gum disease as my gums are bleeding as well, I know gum disease is serious but I have not brought this on myself.

My diet is healthy, I don’t smoke or drink and I brush my teeth regularly.

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

When is it the best time to take my daughter to the dentist?

July 21st, 2011
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My little girl is 4months and just started teething, Iam wondering when is it the right time to take her to the dentist for the first time? The thing is I don’t want to take her to young and make her scared of dentists but I don’t want to leave it to late and her develop gum disease and rotten teeth. Please could you help me on this tricky matter? thanks for your time

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

How can I stop my gum disease getting worse?

July 21st, 2011
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Hi, I’av just been told I have gum disease off my dentist. Iam 35 so still take a lot of pride in my teeth. I’av been placed on antibiotics and started using fluriode mouthwash and flossing (not as often as i should though, really goes though me that stuff). Iam just wondering if theres anything else that i can do to prevent my gum disease getting any worse??

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Could aggressive manual brushing make my gums recede?

July 20th, 2011
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I am 27 and I have recently been to the dentist for the first time in a few years. I had not really noticed but on closer inspection it appears my gums have started to recede. One of my lower teeth it is quite extreme and I can see quite a lot of the base of my tooth. The dentist said he thinks it could be because I have been using a manual toothbrush too aggressively. He seemed in a bit of a rush and aside from recommending an electric toothbrush and seeing a hygienist he didn’t go in to much more detail but did say I was young to have so much recession! I am really worried now that my teeth will fall out before I am 30! I am really healthy otherwise, I don’t smoke etc. I have an appointment with a hygienist and have changed to an electric toothbrush but I am wondering what I can expect long term?

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Can my sore gums affect my unborn baby?

July 20th, 2011
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Hello Dr,
please could you give me some advice, I have always looked after my teeth, brushed twice a day, floss and used mouth wash and never had a problem, but as soon as I got pregnant my gum began to become sore and now iam 7months gone they’ve started to bleed. Please could you tell me why this is happening, how to stop it and if it will affect my unborn baby? thanks for this

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

Can I get braces after gum disease treatment?

July 20th, 2011
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Hello

I have recently been treated for gum disease and i feel better and i just wondered would I be ok to get braces? I was thinking of getting invisalign as they are removable and so less likely to get dirty being in my mouth all day. What do you think? Would that be a good option?

thanks for your time

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

How can I stop my teeth falling out by the time iam 45?

July 19th, 2011
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i was told i have gum disease and that by i was rufly about 45 all my teeth will fall out of my gum because by gum is receeding is there anyway i can stop it or cure it i floss often and brush twice a day please help me thank you

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

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