Archives for May, 2012

Are gum disease and diabetes linked?

May 18th, 2012
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Hi Dr Dunn, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around 1 year ago which was a big shock. I have heard a few times that gum disease and diabetes are linked somehow? Do you know anything about this? My gums are very red and sore, bleeding occasionally but I have good hygiene in my mouth, clean 2 times a day and floss!! Is there any special medicine or toothpaste I can take for my problems? or what do you suggest? Cheers thank you Ian.

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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 part dentures but my remaining teeth have started to bleed, I clean 4 times a day and can’t afford expensive treatment, what should i do?

May 18th, 2012
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Hello Dr, I have part dentures and i hoped to hang on to my remaining teeth but i have bleeding on my eye tooth, is this the end?  I clean 4 times a day and use mouthwash. I am mid sixties and cant afford very expensive treatment .I noticed the last time i went to my dentist to have the front tooth removed he didnt suggest cleaning. I did not like to ask as i went national health. I used to go private with the same dentist but my circumstances changed after 2 berievments and suddenly not working. Any advice would be great. 

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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

Diagnosed with gum disease, told not to start antibiotics until my next appointment which is in 3 weeks, is this correct?

May 18th, 2012
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Hi there, I’ve been diagnosed with gum disease today. I have been given a prescription for antibiotics but told not to start them until 3 days before my 1st appointment to have my teeth thoroughly cleaned, however the earliest appointment is on the 16th May, 3 weeks away. I forgot to mention to the dentist that I also have neutropenia. Is it ok to wait 3 weeks without taking the anitbiotics? It seems odd to be diagnosed then told to wait, admittedly the dentist wouldn’t have known that it would be a 3 week wait. Please can you advise? Many 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

I have unpleasant breath and bleeding gums even after brushing, I think it’s gum disease or tooth decay, can this be treated?

May 3rd, 2012
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Hi, I have an unpleasant breath and bleeding gums even after brushing my teeth the teeth looks clean but the bad breeth is always there and this has been going on for years and i cant face people to talk to them can this be treated and how? I think it may be untreated gum diseases or tooth decay that has been on my teeth for years am not sure,  but I would like to know if this could be treated please? 

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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’ve got flu like symptoms and my gums started bleeding quite a lot, I’ve been advised to use Corsodyl, will this cure my problem?

May 3rd, 2012
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Hi Dr Ian Dunn, I was wondering if you could help me, I have recently been having flu like syptoms and it seems overnight my gums have started bleeding quite alot and becoming inflamed after cleaning. They have not been bleeding prior to this for some reason i am linking it to this. I have looked into several websites inc Nhs direct and have been advised to use corsodyl which i started using yesterday. Will this be able to cure them and is this the correct procedure plus should i floss to get rid of all bacteria that has built up. Any feedback will be greatly 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