Archives for October, 2011

I have white spots on my gums. What are they?

October 13th, 2011
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Doctor I was alarmed to find that I have white spots on my gums! they have appeared over the last few weeks or so. I first noticed them nearly a month ago but thought the few that were visible were just shallow bits of gum if you get me, you know just lighter parts and whatnot. anyway since then I noticed a few more, and a few more and now they are scattered all over the gums but concentrated on the inside bottom left! they have started to appear on the part of the tongue that meets this area of gum. I’m really worried, does this mean I have gum disease- or even mouth cancer!? At first I thought they were like tufts of fungus so I tried rubbing them off but they’re actual spots, they’re only tiny but in clusters. any help would be hugely appreciated.

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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

Every morning I wake up with a gummy build up on my two front teeth and bad breath, what could this be?

October 13th, 2011
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hello Dr Dunn I need help with my teeth/gums? Every morning I wake up with like a gummy build up on my two front teeth and terrible terrible breath no matter how long I brushed my teeth for the night before. the build up usually just wipes off and the bad breath temporarily leaves when I get up and have brushed my teeth. Being as this has been the case for some time now I was wondering would this sort of thing come as a result of my diet or do I have gum disease? whether it is gum disease or not I would like to know both if you know what it is and how stop it occurring as its both disgusting and annoying. thank you very much

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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

I clean and floss everyday yet my gums are bleeding, what can I do?

October 12th, 2011
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I’m only 19 and in the past few days i’ve noticed that my gums bleed when i brush as well as when floss. I always clean my teeth twice a day and floss everyday also. I have also noticed that one of my teeth appears to have gotten longer but i havn’t ever really paid attention to/noticed it before so i dont know if this has been sudden or not.
Is this likely to result in gum disease or is it more likely that i brush my teeth too hard day in day out?!

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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

I have had red gums for 6 years. The doctors gave me medicine twice ,but nothing helps, what do I do?

October 12th, 2011
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I have had red gums for 6 years,dentist tryed every thing then i went to doctors she gave me medicine twice ,but nothing helps, could you help me ,i must say i did have Pylora

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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

Once my gingivitis has been treated can it return?

October 12th, 2011
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if gingivitis is receding how quickly can it return? I used to have gingivitis and got over it/eradicated it. however I went to the dentist the other day and now im booked in to see the hygienist because my gums were bleeding when he probed them? If gum disease dying could it just return at the drop of a hat or does it not die as such? If not whats the fastest way I cacn get rid of it i dont think it is major anymore just sort of there niggling so i assume it shouldnt be to hard to get rid of?
also what does the dentist mean when he probed your gums (with that spike on a stick) and says “2…2…2…2″ to his assistant on the computer or is that different with everyone?

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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 teeth seem to have too much mobility, how can I stop this from occurring?

October 12th, 2011
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My teeth seem to be very loose ive been noticing it a lot recently because i have a tingling sensation in my gum so when i go the bathroom mirror to check, have a clean and a poke around i notice that they seem to be loose, its not just the one either it a good few of them basically until you hit the big well rooted ones at the sides and towards the back of the mouth that it stops occurring. im not sure if this is exactly normal but like anything if you sort it before it starts your more likely to deal with it properly so i thought it was worth a shout. I brush regularly but have not been overly keen on flossing and was wondering is this poor hygiene practice or should i not worry could i have contracted gum disease and if so how do i stop it now would it be a simple case of adding flossing more frequently to my routine, if so how many times should i do it a week if i did it twice a day for a week id have no teeth left surely?

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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 pink and swollen, do I have gum disease?

October 12th, 2011
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Hi I have an issue with my gums and am adamant that I do not have gum diseases such as gingivitis and/or periodontists as- other than swelling i have no symptoms of either. basically my gums have swollen up- first in an area around one of my molars (top left) then gradually making its way along the gum line, it hurts and its doing my head in! I’ve always brushed and flossed etc. and my gums are still a ‘healthy’ pink and don’t bleed- just pink swollen and painful. problem is that when i eat they rub on my cheeks which will no doubt irritate them and foods that require any kind of pressure (teeth sinking in) are a no no because they catch my gums- which hurts, I also have a swelling/lump under my jaw at the back might be nothing to do with it but its in the same kind of region thought it might help. any help would be amazing as to what it is, how it happened how to get rid etc. I don’t mind! thanks

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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 I keep bacteria from settling by swilling water constantly?

October 11th, 2011
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good afternoon,
I have been doing a bit of online research and have found that the flow of saliva plays a massive part in getting rid of bacterium and plaque obviously not getting rid of it all but helping. so then I had this thought. if it takes around Fifteen minutes for plaque to build up after a snack or meal whilst out of the house could I swill my mouth with a drink- water! in order to aid the saliva’s job or disrupting the bacteria as it tries to form? would this be a good idea? I have a two pin sized holes either side of my top, right, central incisor. I was hoping by doing this I could help stop them growing bigger? are they a sign of periodontitis/gingivitus/neither and if so will this help

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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 periodontal gum disease return after being eradicated?

October 7th, 2011
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Hi i have recently eradicated periodontitis I managed it quickly before any significant gum was lost (very proud of myself for noticing the signs early, woop!) but i have been advised it can come back despite brushing religiously! and flossing, this hardly seems like a fair playing field I would firstly like to know if this is true? my dentist mentioned it but i thought he was just trying to scare me into keeping on top of it (which i will and would have done regardless) but then the other day a freind said the same thing and im unsure?? Ive been using flossets as well as brushing and mouth washing twice a day (often using mouthwash (diluted with water as to not erode my teeth) more than once a day- so after any sugary snack breaks etc) I was thinking, would this be enough or is there more i can get from my routine in order to stop it coming back again?

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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

I have a space opening up between my teeth, could it be gum disease?

October 7th, 2011
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I have developed a bit of receding gum but only in one place on my gumline? between my central and lateral incisors. there never used to be a gap there and after flossing and closer inspection I noticed that there was a gap between the two teeth. is this a common place to get gum recession? id never spotted it before and so assume that it is new. im not sure whether mouth washing the area wuold be a good idea as i feel that all i am doing is eroding the area? I work in an office and wash water around it as much as possible (not 24/7 just every few swigs) in the hope tha this will wash away any bacteria thats built up? could you advise on using mouthwash or not and what it could potentially be?

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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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