Category “Dr Jose Zurdo’s Answers”

I have an eating disorder, my teeth and gums have become fragile, what supplements can i take to improve this?

July 16th, 2012

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Hello Dr Z, I’m 18 years old and for the last 2 years i have had a bit of an eating disorder. I wasn’t eating very much at all, and what i was eating wasn’t the best food. My teeth and gums have become very fragile, probably with the lack of nutrition. I’ve noticed my gums are very pale, there doesn’t look to be much blood flowing to them. I am still not eating too well, but i wanted to find out what type of supplements i could take to improve the health of my gums? Thanks Jose!

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I’m pregnant and my babies heart rate has been very fast, my gums have started bleeding is this to do with the baby?

July 16th, 2012

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Okay I definitely need some advice! I’m a 28 year old female and I’m pregnant with my second child. I have been going to the hospital recently because the babies heartbeat has been very fast. I have been quite stressed recently and I’ve noticed my gums being sore and bleeding. I was wondering if this has anything to do with the babies heart rate or stress related? I’m worried but i didn’t want to bug a dentist so if you could answer my question that would be very kind. Thank you.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

My periodontist suggested having root surface disinfectant, I’m very nervous about Local anaesthetic, is there an alternative?

July 16th, 2012

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I have recently visited a Periodentist to discuss problems with my teeth with a long term view to have implants. She has suggested a treatment called root surface disinfectant alongside oral Hygiene and reassessment. I have three loose teeth which she will make a decision as to whether they need to be removed after this treatment which involves Local anaesthetic. I am very nervous about LA as I have not had this before is there an alternative to this to clean the root ? without the use of local anaesthetic as I feel I may not be able to go ahead with this treatment because of this which will hold up the process of me having implants at a later stage, regards.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

My rubber gum shield is making my gums itch and feels strange, am i allergic to it?

July 16th, 2012

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Hello Jose Zurdo, I have a quick question which I hope you can help me with, I have just started playing rugby at school. I have bought a rubber gum shield from a sports shop and I moulded it in my mouth last week. I’ve been wearing it in training the last few days and while wearing it my gums are really itchy and feel very strange? Is it possible my gums are reacting to the rubber? or am I allergic to it? Have you had any cases like this before?

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

When I stop using mouthwash my gums bleed and become sore, it feels like some areas are peeling, is this something to do with the mouthwash?

June 29th, 2012

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Hi dr, my gums are acting quite strange recently. well, i brush my teeth regularly and i use cordosyll mouthwash to prevent gum disease. i’ve noticed that when i stop using it my gums bleed and become sore. i’ve also noticed that the back of my mouth is sore and in two areas it feels as though my gums are peeling. is this something to do with the mouthwash? i’m not sure what to do because i am terrified of going to see someone about this problem. do you have any advice for me? thanks for your time.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

The gum on my lower lip is coming away from my teeth, it’s painful to talk and eat and my teeth feel loose, is this treatable?

June 29th, 2012

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The bit of my gum that is connected to my lower lip is severely coming away from my teeth. It did bleed when I brushed my teeth, but doesn’t anymore. However, it is extremely painful to talk and eat and is sore even when my mouth is closed. My teeth around this area are also slightly loose, and I have a constant bad taste in my mouth. I am fairly sure that it is gum disease but I was wondering if this is treatable, because I have read that if it gets too severe then the effects are irreversible

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

My gums bleed when I brush them could there be an underlying issue?

June 12th, 2012

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Hello Doctor, I was wondering if you could help me with a problem to do with my gums. I went travelling to Australia about three years ago, while I was there, unfortunately I didn’t stick to a very good oral hygiene regime for the year I was there. I don’t have any fillings or rotten teeth, but I have noticed that when I brush my teeth, sometimes my gums bleed. I don’t brush especially hard and use a medium brush. I also use a sensitive mouthwash. Could this just be down to me brushing, or another underlying issue? Any feedback would be much appreciated, Thanks!

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Should I have laser surgery treatment to get rid of periodontal disease?

June 12th, 2012

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Hi there Jose! I was recently diagnosed with periodontal disease. I was told by my periodontist that laser surgery might be appropriate for my condition. I had a number of questions as I don’t know much about this type of treatment so my main concern was is it safe? Has this type of treatment been successful in the past? How long have they being using this type of treatment? Does it hurt? How many treatments on average to people need? How much does it cost? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I am suffering from gum disease and can’t be treated fast enough, please help!

June 12th, 2012

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hi dr how can I help the pain I am up all night in pain with my gum desease it’s awful the dentist won’t give me nothing for it and everything I am buying ain’t working please help me I can’t stick it Its really getting me down everyday I am in pain there must be something to help me the dentist are so slow with treating me Just at a loose end now I have three kids and only 26 I haven’t got time to be in pain and lose sleep

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I can’t get rid of the plaque build up behind my teeth, how can I improve this problem?

June 12th, 2012

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Hello Jose! Well, I was wondering if you can help me. My bottom four teeth tend to build up a lot of plaque behind them, I brush vigorously behind them trying to remove it, but always it builds up again! When i visit my dentist he removes it with his scrubber machine! And tells me to brush more regularly, i do this but it never seems to work. Can you tell me if this has anything to do with maybe some gum disease i have or give me some tips on how to improve this problem? Thanks alot mate!

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300