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I had a tooth extracted yesterday due to horrendous stabbing pains but no damage or decay, my other teeth feel squidgy so I am wondering if my other teeth are infected?

April 20th, 2012
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Hi, I have just had a tooth extracted yesterday and I am now wondering if my other teeth are also affected. I have what feels like squidgy teeth and this is still there now the affected tooth has been removed.

Suffered from 26th Nov 2011 with the tooth horrendous stabbing pain yet no known cause. No obvious damage or decay. Tooth felt loose and with pressure the pain was often very acute. This settled a little however then an abcess occurred leading to removal of the tooth. 2 of the 3 roots had rotted away. However now the next but one tooth to it still doesn’t feel right and I am terrified the problem is occurring in these other teeth now too.

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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’ve just had new crowns, I’m suffering with inflammation around the margins and my gums are swollen and tender. I believe this is to do with the invasion of the biological width. Do you have any suggestions on what to do?

April 20th, 2012
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Hello I’m from Toronto, Canada. I have new crowns and inflamation around the margins,gums are swolen and tender.dentist violeted biological width and my crowns are deep in the bone, I’m looking for not traditional treatment,if you know what the best treatment when there is not much gums and crowns are too deep under the gums
any specialists using your method here in canada.
where are you located? Thank you. 

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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 had gingivitis in the past, I then had a scale and polish and it seems to have cleared the problem. Is there a way I can tell if the gingivitis has been completly destroyed?

April 20th, 2012
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Hi Dr. I have read on this site that gum disease is not reversible or curable by cleaning, and that gingivitis is. I definatley had gingivitis as my dentist told me. I then had a scale and polish and have brushed well. I was wondering how I could tell or if indeed I could that the gingivitis had been destroyed. My teeth no longer bleed or anything- not even when brushing? But some space did open up between my teeth where the little point of gum used to be (I dont think these spaces are getting bigger). Could this be the sign of more underlying problem or am I now OK would you say? I kow it’s not ideal given that you can’t see me but what would you think? 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

My husband has been told he has gum disease, he has been told to give up fizzy drinks and that night shifts can contribute to this problem is this true?

April 20th, 2012
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Hi, My Husband has just been told by his dentist he has Gum Disease and has been told to give up fizzy drinks llike cola.This may seem like a silly question but to what extent does this apply to Lager. He has also been told that working night shifts can contribute to it because,at night, your saliva decreases. is this true? he has been told to eat fruit but fruit can be acidy, is there any he should avoid eating or eat more of?

Thank you.

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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 filling fell out a while ago, it doesn’t hurt any more but there’s something red inside where the filling was. Will I need an operation and how do I get my teeth back in good shape?

April 20th, 2012
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Hello Doctor, I have a problem and need your advice. My filling in my back tooth fell out a while ago so i just have one edge of my tooth there now. For a while it hurt after i ate, now it doesn’t hurt me anymore but now there’s something red inside is it my gum? Also how will this be solved. Will i have to have an operation? if i do will they give my something to be put to sleep whilst they are doing the operation? How do i get my teeth back in good shape? just by brushing everyday. If i brush more than twice a day does that damage my teeth? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, 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

After Smoking for 23 years I have severe gum disease, My dentist said I need at least 8 sessions of deep scale cleaning at £98 per session, do I need that many?

April 20th, 2012
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Can you help – I have given up smoking after 23 years and have now been diagnosed with severe gum disease. I have read your treatment for periodontal gum problems and my dentist says this is what I need. He says I need to have 8 sessions of deep scale cleaning and anti-biotics. These sessions are £98 a time! This is where my problem is. I obviously need this procedure but do I really need 8 sessions? I think my dentist is trying to get money out of me. Please advise me if 8 sessions is common. Thank you very much. 

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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 ulcers, my teeth have started to become loose, my gums are painful and patchy, does this mean I have gum disease?

April 20th, 2012
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Hey there Dr, I was wondering if you could help me. Does it mean i have gum disease if i started off with a ulcers then my teeth started to become loose and i have pain in my upper gums which im guessing is swelling. my gums are also patchy on the top of my gums. im very scared about this and i dont know what to do about it. is it okay if you can reply to this message and let me know what i have to do as im young and have no idea what to do about it. 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

My gums bleed at any given time, in the day and at night. I’ve also found brown spots in my mouth. I have regular dental appointments. I am constantly using mouthwash, could this be the problem?

April 19th, 2012
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Hi there, I have a problem and I hope you can help – My gums bleed at any given time, even when I am just sitting at my desk. When i wake up in the morning, my mouth is brown because my gums have bled through the night. I have regular dental and hygiene appointments.I have now found a brown spot on my tongue and my cheek at the other side? can you please help? i am constantly using mouthwash and was wondering if this is the cause of the brown spots? could that possibly be burning my mouth with the chemicals? Now i have gone on to using mouthwashes without alchohol in them. 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

My gums are starting to recede and I grind my teeth.I brush twice a day, use mouthwash and occasionally floss, how can go about stopping these problems?

April 19th, 2012
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Hello.
It looks like my gums are starting to recede. I visit the dentist regularly and would thought my dentist might have noticed this and said something.
How can I go about stopping this problem and restore healthy gums.
I brush twice a day and also use mouth wash and occasionally floss.
Thanks for your time.
Do you recommend using a electric toothbrush or just a standard one?
I also grind my teeth in my sleep. Any tips on how to stop 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

I’ve fought off gum disease once before only to see it return, Could you inform me about the BOST procedure and will it prevent gum disease from coming back?

April 19th, 2012
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I have been reading about gum disease treatments on the web and have found that many people have fought off gum disease only to see it return. I then found out about BOST or BOSA something like this, that is meant to help you steer clear of meeting again. I had never heard of this before. I have myself gotten rid of gum disease once already and would do anything to prevent it coming back, could you inform me what this procedure is if youve heard of it? 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

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