Archives for March, 2012

As a chef my my mouth’s health is in constant doubt, what should I do?

March 13th, 2012
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Hello Dr Zurdo I am a thirty four year old who has been working as a chef for about twelve years now. In many ways it has ruined me whilst making me! I have put on a lot of weight indeed! and feel this has moved my teeth about and crowded them a fair bit. also with all the sugars involved (natural salts and sugars in foods as well as the white & brown condiments/ingredients) my gums have been hit hard along with a few teeth that needed filling. My gums don’t bleed but I think that’s due to my carefulness around them when brushing, but there is some slight inflammation and a bit of tenderness in areas (not everywhere) this has only recently come to light and I want to know if this is gum disease or not? and what can be done. stay safe..

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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 think I have got gingivitis. Can you tell me about signs of the condition and relevant treatment?

March 9th, 2012
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Hi Doctor I think I have got gingivitis. I dont think It’s more serious than that at this point. my breath does smell a little and my gums bleed on brushing- and have actually bled spontaneously a few times, the gums are a bit red and tender and by my own admission my oral hygiene hasn’t been great up until now and I assume its a result of that. I have a couple of questions of the back of this. I know it can take between 7-10 days to get rid of gingivitis but how long does it take to kick in/contract? also if this is gum disease how do I get rid of it (I know go to my dentist but what happens?)? 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

One of my teeth has fallen out due to a gum problem but I suffer from dental phobia. What can I do?

March 5th, 2012
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I have a problem with receding gums. One of my front teeth has fallen out. I think i may have gum problems that require antibiotics. My question is can my gp give me this kind of antibiotic or do i need to see a dentist? I have a phobia of dentists so do not have a dentist because they get fed up of me not turning up or doing a runner. I have done a runner whilst having an xray. This may give you an idea of how bad my phobia is. Please advise. Thanks. 

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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

Could my crowded teeth be causing gum problems?

March 5th, 2012
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Hi, I’m 20 years old. I have both my bottom wisdom teeth through which I think have pushed my teeth forward which has caused the very front middle one to come all the way forward on it own, the two teeth either side of it almost touch, my gum bleeds every now and again, I can go days without it bleeding then at any random time it’ll bleed quite bad where I have to spit it out at least 4 times or more! could it be gum disease causing the bleeding?

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

I have a sore area of gum above one tooth that bleeds when I brush. Why is this?

March 5th, 2012
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Hi, the area of gum over one of my teeth is sore when I brush it. It also seems to have receded slightly. It is only the area of gum over my upper left cuspid tooth, it tends to bleed slightly when I am brushing it as well. Should I be worried about this? I am concerned that because it bleeds every time I brush it will not get a chance to heal. My next dentist appointment is not until april and i am wondering if I should bring it forwards.

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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 am due to have gum surgery. What is it exactly and why do I need it?

March 5th, 2012
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Hi, I need your opinion and help on a problem I am having. I have neen told I need work doing around the base of one of my teeth but the dentist said in order to do that a small slither of gum is going have to be cut, you know like a flap. This sounds barbaric to me and i wnder f there is another way to carry it out. I hope you know know of the procedure I am talking about. If you are i want to know, not only if there is another way, but how this will affect my gum tissue? when i was young I had gingivitus and my gums bled a lot then, this has gone now but I dontwant anything like that happeniing again? thanks Dr

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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

A bit of my gum literally went white then fell off. What could this be due to?

March 5th, 2012
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I started to have a sore gum and days later my gum went white around my tooth and while brushing my teeth the white bit of gum came of the tooth and i also have alcers on my gums i am 17 years old always go to dentist and my gums and teeth were perfectly fine a couple of weeks ago i always brush my teeth although i am a smoker i have been cutting down on the cigarettes after this happened i am scared of this infection spreading so my question is do you know what could be wrong with my gums?

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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

At 13 is it normal to have gum disease and what should I do?

March 5th, 2012
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Hello Dr Ian Dunn and I am twelve years old and thirteen in April. My dentist has just told me I have gum disease, severe gum disease to the lower mouth. I have two questions: is it normal for someone my age to get gum disease? And what can I do to treat it and prevent getting it again? I know there is already information on this website but I really need some advice. To be honest I’m scared.

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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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