Category “Q. General dentistry”

My Gum Bleeds When I Put Pressure On Parts Of My Mouth. Is This Gum Disease?

August 27th, 2014
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Hi Dr Mitsas, My gum bleeds if I put pressure on parts of my mouth. I brush my teeth everyday but there is blood when I brush my teeth. Is this a sign of gum disease?
Is there anything that you would recommend to prevent this happening? I know that there are mouthwashes and certain toothpastes that can help prevent gum disease. I try to brush my teeth twice a day, but if I’m honest, I only brush once.
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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

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I’m 72 Years Old And I Have A Loose Tooth Which Hurts When I Eat. What Would You Suggest For Me To Do?

July 24th, 2014
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Hello Dr Mitsas. I would like some advice. I’m 72 years old and I have 2 pallets one on the top and one bottom. The one at the top as 4 teeth the one at the bottom has 2. The pallet at the bottom sits next to a tooth which is loose, and the gum on one side of my tooth has receded badly but the other side of the tooth is okay. The loose tooth is painful whenever I try to eat anything. I don’t like the thought of extraction. My dentist is NHS and he did say he could weld the loose to the good one. Do you know if this a good idea or not? Thank you for your time.

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

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I’ve Been On Anti-Depressants And My Gums Have Turned Milky White. Have You Heard Of This Before?

June 2nd, 2014
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Hello Dr Mitsas. I’m having a bit of a problem, as ever since taking anti-depressants I have noticed that my gums are turning a milky white colour, only around the front of the mouth and they do bleed slightly. Can this type of medication have an effect like this on my gums? It just seems a bit of a coincidence that this is happening as I’m taking the medication. Is there anything you can suggest please? Thank you for your time.

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
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I Have Seen Two Dentist But I’m Still Losing Gum Tissue And Getting Blisters. Do You Have Any Further Suggestions?

April 14th, 2014
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I am losing gum tissue & as well as getting blisters on the roof of my mouth. I have seen two dentists so far. I have tried using baking soda & salt instead of my tooth paste, I used Amazan, I even tried using peroxide but nothing seem to help. I brush my teeth daily and have regular cleaning & check ups so I don’t understand how this could have happened. I have had a deep cleaning & have been treated for ANUG. The medication seem to help but not cure. I was given more but it seems like my body has adapted to it and it did not continue to help. I am currently on a steroid (Oracort – Triamcinolone
acetonide) which gives some relief for the pain. I have had a biopsy done & the only thing it told me was that there were no cancer cells & is not vascular. Do you have any suggestions?

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

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I Was Confused By My Recent Visit To The Dentist. He Said I Have Gingivitis, But I Don’t Understand The Link With Gum Disease. Can You Explain It To Me?

April 7th, 2014
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Hello there Dr Mitsas. My dentist has only just recently diagnosed me with gingivitis, and assures me that he can fix it. But he confused me when talking about the link between gingivitis and gum disease. Are they the same thing? Is having gingivitis the same as gum disease? I just want to know what I’m up against. I don’t really understand what he was saying so I thought I would get an expert opinion. If you could just provide some clarity on this situation I would be very grateful, Thank you in advance.

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I Have A Small Crack On My Tooth. Is There Any Chance This Could Be Down To Gum Recession?

January 6th, 2014
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Hi Dimitrios. I have a horizontal line (possibly a crack) on my lower left incisor, just above the gum line. It has recently been very sensitive to cold drinks. Could this be linked to gum recession? Or due to a cracked tooth? The crack is at the front of the tooth, not the back as far as I an tell. The ridge or crack is barely visible, but I can feel it if I run my nail over it. I have a dentist appointment next week, but I am worried about leaving it so long.

Thanks.

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I Had A Root Canal And My Remaining Tooth Fell Out. A Hole Has Appeared. Why?

January 2nd, 2014
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Hi Dr Mitsas. I lost my back molar some time ago due to the tooth breaking in half after a while the tooth became painful and the dentist did root canal, however the left over remains of the tooth fell out and in the space where the tooth was a hole has developed in the gum. The gum is now wearing down and the hole is getting deeper and wider. The teeth either side of the hole seem fine and the gum does not hurt and is not inflamed or discoloured in anyway. What do I do about the hole and why has it formed what can I do to stop the gum from wearing away? Thank you for your time. I hope you can offer your advice.

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My Wisdom Tooth Is Causing Me Agony And Painkillers Aren’t Working. What Should I Do?

December 16th, 2013
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Hello Dr Dunn, I hope you can help me. I’m 17 years old and my wisdom teeth are coming through and have been for around six months now. They’re incredibly painful and causing me so much discomfort I can’t stand it anymore! It’s really affecting my whole life as I don’t want to go out because of the pain I’m in and it’s no use taking pain medication because it doesn’t work! Can you give me any advice on how to deal with them?! Thank you for your advice.

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Dr Ian Dunn

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My Dentist Was Inconsiderate Over My Gum Disease And I Don’t Think They Did Enough. What Do You Suggest I Do?

October 28th, 2013
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I have been informed I have gum disease I’m feeling really down about it to be honest. I felt like the dentist was quite inconsiderate about it, and recommended a scale and a polish and to purchase an electric tooth brush and floss. Surely if I have a disease then I need further treatment? I went to the dentist as I was in the process of eating and there was a stone in my food which I had purchased from a supermarket, my tooth bit into the stone and has made the tooth quite loose at the back. I thought by going to the dentist she would be able to fix it or give me good advice, but instead asked me if I wanted it removed? Maybe my expectations were high but I thought she would try to fix my tooth not the choice of removal or just leave it loose? Thanks so much in advance. 

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

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My Gums Are Black And Bleed When I Brush, What Should I Do?

May 13th, 2013
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Every time i brush my teeth it bleed and my gum have gone darkish black and i dont smoke or drink and tjis happened since a very young age and i have senstive teeth and i have white stain on my teeth and i brush reguarly can you please explian what the problem and what i should do.my mother has teeth problem and the only family with the problem i am 18 years old and ive had this since i was 10

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Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

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