Archives for March, 2014

My Gum Disease Has Returned. Should I Go With BOST Treatment Or Stick With My Periodontist’s Advice?

March 24th, 2014
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Dear Dr Mitsas. I have just been diagnosed with a second flare up of moderate gum disease after successfully clearing up my first infection 8 years ago.
I have visited my hygienist regularly every three months since my first infection and was always told that my cleaning was excellent and I was all clear. Suddenly after a 12 month period of very high stress I was told by my dentist during a check up 2 months ago that the disease had returned.
I have been advised by my periodontist to have non-surgical cleaning asap.
Would you advise the BOST gum treatment over my periodontists conventional non surgical cleaning method? Thank you and kind regards.

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

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My Upper Gums Are Bleeding Quite Badly. Has This Gone Worse Because I’m Wearing Braces?

March 17th, 2014
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Hi Dr Mitsas, I hope you can help me. I had a brace fitted 3 years ago because I had very crooked teeth and it’s still on. I’ve got slight gum disease, is this made worse with braces? My upper gums are receding quite badly. I’m just inquiring to see if there’s anything that can be done about this? If so I’d just like a rough guideline on costs? What would the procedure involve? I look forward to hearing an experts opinion on this matter. Thank you for your input in advance. 

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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I Went For A Standard Scale And Polish The Other Day And My Gums Are Still Bleeding. I Was Wondering If He Did The Right Thing?

March 10th, 2014
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Hi, I went for a standard scale and polish the other day and my gums are still bleeding slightly. My dentist was already aware that I had gum disease and I feel he’s exasperated them now. I was wondering if he did the right thing? Giving me a scale and polish? I feel that he shouldnt have done it just because he was aware of my current situation. Is there anyway I can maybe file for a complaint or something? Would I have grounds to do it? Thanks for your help in advance!

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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Is There An Alternative To Flap Surgery Which Is Less Painful?

March 3rd, 2014
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I am 38 years old and have gum disease. My teeth are healthy but my gums are not. I now several ‘pockets’ and receding gums. I also now have a loose back tooth. I am desperate to see if someone can be done. I have searched lots of things on the internet. I do not really want ‘flap’ surgery as it sounds quiet traumatic! I understand that I could have laser treatment or BOST? Please could you let me know your opinion on the best treatment available? Thank you for taking the time to listen to me.

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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